QA Manager

In2Food Group Pty; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

in2food is a premium food and beverage manufacturer seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead FSMS/QMS, ensure GMP and audits, and manage the technical team in Paarl.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee traceability, support product launches, and maintain strong customer relationships while meeting audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in a similar food manufacturing role.
• Strong FSMS/QMS background, incl. GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000 (or BRC).
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Experience working with Woolworths Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve FSMS/QMS and total quality systems.
• Lead and develop the Factory Technologist team.
• Oversee audits and ensure compliance with standards.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive CAPAs.
• Support product trials and new launches with QA input.
• Foster continuous improvement across technical and production teams.

Skills

FSMS/QMS

GMP/HACCP/FSSC 22000

Team leadership

Auditing

Customer liaison

Education

BSc in Food Science/ Food Technology

Job description

Introduction

in2food is a premium food and beverage manufacturer specialising in private label products and our own brand. An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Quality Assurance Manager to join our dynamic team. This role isresponsible for maintaining and continuously improving the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems(FSMS/QMS), including the development and enhancement of the Total Quality Management System and FSQMSdocumentation. The position also involves providing effective leadership and management of the Factory Technologists to ensure the highest standards of product quality and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems(FSMS/QMS).
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, customer standards, and internal policies.
• Lead, manage, and develop the Factory Technologist.
• Oversee traceability systems for raw materials and finished goods, ensuring all products meetrequired specifications before dispatch.
• Conduct and lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of non-conformances.
• Review and interpret microbiological and analytical data, identify trends, and implementimprovement initiatives to enhance product safety and quality.
• Manage customer complaints through root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, andregular performance reporting.
• Support factory trials, pre-productions, and new product launches to ensure alignment with foodsafety and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain effective training programs to build technical capability and ensurecompliance with food safety requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving acrosstechnical and production teams.
• Manage and drive an efficient and motivated technical team, providing proactive support tooperations.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring ongoing compliance with audit and customer requirements.
• Reduce quality deviations and improve performance across key KPIs (for example, complaints, audits, microbiologicalresults, RTVs).
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum BSc in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).
• 5–10 years’ experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong background in Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (FSMS/QMS), including
  GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and/or BRC standards.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Experience working directly with Woolworths Technologists

Package & Remuneration

Market-related.