Food Safety & Quality Technical Coordinator

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is recruiting for a Quality Assurance coordinator to oversee technical and quality control activities. You will ensure product quality, food safety compliance, and adherence to GMP, HACCP, CCPs and OPRPs across the factory.

You will supervise the Quality Control team, maintain specifications and customer questionnaires, and verify documentation. Knowledge of microbiology and lab procedures is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or Biotechnology.
• Experience in FMCG quality systems and food safety.
• Patulin testing or similar validation is beneficial.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, CCPs and PRPs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical and quality control activities across the plant.
• Supervise Quality Control team and plan daily tasks.
• Maintain product specifications and customer questionnaires.
• Support HACCP, CCP and OPRP monitoring and verification.
• Conduct traceability and mock recalls as scheduled.
• Ensure environmental verification activities occur as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Investigation of quality issues

Education

Food Science degree

Food Technology degree

Biotechnology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is recruiting for a Quality Assurance coordinator to oversee technical and quality control activities. You will ensure product quality, food safety compliance, and adherence to GMP, HACCP, CCPs and OPRPs across the factory.

You will supervise the Quality Control team, maintain specifications and customer questionnaires, and verify documentation. Knowledge of microbiology and lab procedures is advantageous.