Food Safety Specialist

Avi Pvt. Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in South Africa is seeking a Food Safety Specialist for their Coffee & Creamer Factory. The role involves ensuring product safety and quality through compliance with various food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in the food industry and relevant qualifications. You'll work in a collaborative environment and contribute to improving processes while ensuring consumer safety. This opportunity offers career development in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Impactful work environment

Opportunities for career development

Supportive collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in the food industry in quality assurance and food safety.
• Lead Auditor certification.
• Knowledge of AIB and FSSC standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage GMP audits and deep cleaning processes.
• Ensure compliance with AIB, FSSC, and HACCP systems.
• Conduct Food Safety Training and Inductions.

Skills

Quality assurance

Food safety management

Analytical skills

Training and coaching

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Food Technology

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at one of South Africa's leading FMCG companies?

At National Brands Limited (NBL), a subsidiary of AVI Limited, we proudly produce some of South Africa's favourite coffee and creamer brands like Frisco, Koffiehuis, Hug in A Mug, House of Coffees, and Ellis Brown.

Working at our Coffee & Creamer Factory in Isando, you'll contribute to creating high-quality products in a fast-paced environment while being part of a results-driven team.

We celebrate collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Benefits

• Make an Impact : Contribute to producing South Africa's favourite coffee and creamer brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth : Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development : Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL's 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture : Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.
• An exciting opportunity exists for a Food Safety Specialist at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Isando, Coffee and Creamer Factory.

The successful incumbent will report to the Quality Manager and will focus on maintaining Food Safety and related activities to secure consumer safety.

Key Responsibilities

Line Manager : Quality Assurance Manager

Job Specification : Key Performance Areas :

• To ensure that the highest quality and food safe products are produced through management of GMP audits, deep cleaning schedules and processes, fumigation schedules and practises, ensuring the highest cleaning and pest control standards.
• To manage the cleaning, sanitation, hygiene and pest control contracts effectively.
• To manage product safety and quality through AIB, FSSC and HACCP systems, ensuring site compliance.
• To manage the Allergen Control Program for the site.
• To manage and improve the site's HACCP Program.
• Conduct Food Safety Training and Inductions for site personnel.
• To Manage the site's micro environmental monitoring programme.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements : Experience : Ideally 5 years' experience in the food industry in quality assurance and food safety.
• Qualifications : National Diploma / Degree in Food Technology or equivalent qualification essential.
• Certification : FSSC, AIB and Auditing would be advantageous.
• Additional Requirements : Lead Auditor certification, Ability to train and coach people, Analytical / investigative nature, Audit and compliance knowledge, AIB and FSSC standards, Pest control prevention and GMP'S.
• Take the Next Step with NBLJoin a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future.

If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, NBL offers a rewarding career.

Apply now and grow great brands, with us