FMCG QA Lead - QMS & Compliance (Paarl, On-Site)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for its Paarl, Western Cape operations. The role focuses on building and sustaining a robust QMS across the facility, leading a QA team and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

You will drive audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with production, R&D, and supply chain to safeguard quality and consumer trust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in QA/QC with 2+ years in a management role in FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Experience conducting internal & external audits and CAPA processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive QMS compliant with ISO 9001, HACCP, and FSSC 22000.
• Oversee quality control activities: raw materials, in-process checks, finished product testing.
• Lead QA team, providing training, guidance, and performance management.
• Conduct internal audits and facilitate external audits by regulatory bodies and customers.
• Investigate complaints and non-conformances; implement CAPA actions.
• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with production, R&D and supply chain to uphold quality standards.
• Manage recall procedures and crisis management related to quality issues.
• Monitor KPIs and report trends; drive continuous quality improvement.
• Stay updated on evolving standards and industry best practices in FMCG.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

CAPA management

Quality concepts

Problem solving

Communication

QMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for its Paarl, Western Cape operations. The role focuses on building and sustaining a robust QMS across the facility, leading a QA team and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

You will drive audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with production, R&D, and supply chain to safeguard quality and consumer trust.