Food safety and Quality Manager

Progressive International - Global Recruitment #miningjobs #engineeringjobs #Remotejobs #financejobs; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a proactive Food Safety and Quality Manager to ensure high standards and compliance within their operations. The role involves overseeing safety programs, leading a diverse team, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, strong leadership skills, and a minimum of 2 years in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate teams.
• Minimum of 2 years in supervisory or managerial role in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of Food Safety and Quality Assurance Management System.
• Guarantee compliance with food safety legislation and standards.
• Manage Quality Control functions and promote a culture of safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical

Education

Degree or diploma in Food Science, Quality Control, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Food Safety and Quality Manager to lead and maintain our food safety and quality assurance systems. This role is key to ensuring that all products meet stringent quality standards, comply with legal regulations, and are manufactured in a safe and hygienic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science, excellent leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Food Science, Quality Control, or a related food industry discipline.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role within a food manufacturing environment.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Management System.
• Ensure all food safety and quality programs are effectively communicated, and facilitate training and engagement across all levels of staff and management.
• Guarantee compliance with all relevant food safety legislation and standards, ensuring that products are consistently safe, legal, and of high quality.
• Lead the execution and ongoing management of the company's Health and Safety policy.
• Manage all aspects of the Quality Control function, including supervision and development of the Quality Control and Cleaning teams.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and accountability throughout the organization.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate, mentor, and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general administrative systems.
  
  

Desired Skills

• food safety and quality
• leadership
• Negotiation
• extroverted
• problem solver
• analytical