QA/ Agronomy Raw Material Manager

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agronomy seeks a QA/ Agronomy Raw Material Manager in Alrode, Gauteng. The successful candidate will manage the QA processes for raw potatoes, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and liaising with multiple departments. Candidates should possess a QA qualification, an agronomy qualification, and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in quality assurance or agronomy.
• Conversant in English with very good written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of food safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all raw potatoes are sampled and graded according to procedure.
• Communicate major deviations to the Agronomy and Production Departments.
• Manage the Potato Lab and QA personnel to ensure compliance.

Skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Computer literate (MS Office with strong Excel skills)

Deadline driven

Analytical

Accuracy

Committed to company goals

Education

QA Qualification

Agronomy qualification

Job description

Overview

POSITION: QA/ Agronomy Raw Material Manager

LOCATION: Alrode

REPORTING TO: Processing director

Purpose of the Job: To ensure all raw potatoes coming in are sampled and graded according to procedure and communicated in a timely manner to the necessary departments. To ensure all raw potato suppliers are approved and that the necessary audits are done according to procedure and schedule.

Role and Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas

• Quality of raw product received.


• Interact and communicate with Agri Department and Production Department.


• Legislation and compliance.


• GMP Standards.


• Labor.

Tasks

• Manage the Potato Lab and QA personnel and make sure samples and grading are done correctly according to the procedure.


• Ensure gradings are recorded correctly and sent out timeously to the different departments.


• Communicate any major deviations to the Agronomy Department as well as the Production Department.


• Update the Raw Potato Intake Summary and send it to the necessary people.


• Making sure that MRL samples are taken and that results are checked and communicated to the Agronomy Department.


• Working with the Agronomy Department to make sure supplier approval and evaluation is up to date.


• Implement and Manage the Nature\'s Gap Audit together with Agronomy Department, this will include performing the audits for all suppliers.

Housekeeping

• Ensuring that potato lab is always clean and tidy.


• Ensure allocated area is always clean and tidy.


• Assisting in maintaining housekeeping standards.


• GMP, Housekeeping and Good Manufacturing conditions.


• Adhere to GMP, Good Manufacturing, Health and Safety policy and procedures.


• Checking and reporting that there are no unsafe acts, conditions, or equipment.


• Ensure personnel in your area adhere to GMP standard.

Minimum Requirements

• QA Qualification.


• Agronomy qualification.


• 3-5 years’ experience.


• Conversant in English including very good written and verbal communication.


• Knowledge of food safety principles.


• Own transport.

Skills Include

• Discretion/Confidentiality.


• Computer literate (MS Office with strong Excel skills).


• Deadline driven.


• Analytical.


• Accuracy.


• Committed to company goals.