QA Operations Coordinator

McCormick & Company; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic Quality Assurance Operations Coordinator in a fast-paced environment. This role serves as a vital link between production and quality, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with quality standards. You will implement quality and food safety systems, conduct audits, and facilitate training programs, all while working collaboratively within a motivated team. Join a global leader in the food industry and contribute to maintaining high-quality standards in a rewarding and inclusive workplace. If you are passionate about quality assurance and ready for a significant challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Higher degree in Food Science or similar required.
• Experience in food manufacturing and Quality Management Systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement Quality and Food Safety systems and programs within operations.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Change Management

Corporate Communications

Attention to Detail

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Skills

Education

Higher degree in Food Science

HACCP Level 3 internal audit qualifications

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position : QA Operations Coordinator

Based : Midrand South Africa

Exciting Opportunity Awaits! We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly energetic Quality Assurance Operations Coordinator. The ideal candidate is a communicative self-starter capable of working independently as well as part of a team. This role is a unique opportunity to become the key link between production and quality, driving quality and operational excellence. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is looking for a significant role, we would love to hear from you.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deputise as appropriate for the QA Lab & Ops Lead.
• Implement Quality and Food Safety systems and programs within operations as per the standards set by the quality governance team including environmental monitoring, MCS glass control, allergen validations, and foreign body controls. Coordinate the rollout of Quality & Food Safety Training programs within Operations.
• Ensure that all Operational staff receive relevant training and achieve the minimum agreed understanding of the training and how it applies to their role within McCormick.
• Conduct daily Standard defect audits to ensure CTQ & CCP compliance to required standards as determined by the quality governance team.
• Conduct internal inspections and audits to ensure that operations are in compliance with the required regulatory, customer, corporate, and third-party accreditations.
• Primary point of escalation for Operations regarding Quality and Food Safety non-conformances, CTQ, and CCP deviations.
• Timely and accurate maintenance of data systems to ensure compliance to traceability standards and key performance indicators.
• Routine analysis, trending, and reporting of quality & food safety RCA & CAPA to ensure appropriate handling, response, and resolution of Customer complaints and KPI deviations.
• Implementation of quality & food safety control plans (as determined by the quality governance team) for projects undertaken within Operations, including installations, modification of equipment, buildings, and processes.
• Work as part of the plant performance team to identify and reduce losses whilst ensuring quality & operational performance objectives are achieved.
• Facilitate Quality & Food Safety related improvement projects.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Higher degree within Food Science or similar.
• HACCP Level 3 internal audit and inspection qualifications.
• Similar experience in a food manufacturing environment working within Quality Management Systems.
• Practical knowledge and experience of: BRC, HACCP implementation, Pest Control, Allergen management.
• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data.
• Ability to effectively conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventative action plans.

COMPANY

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including retail outlets, food manufacturers, food service businesses, and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and the Americas including North, South, and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz, Vahine, Kamis, and many more.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our Power of People principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

TO APPLY

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team in a rewarding environment seeking a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global flavor leader, then please apply via our careers center or click the Apply now button below.

Agencies : McCormick, as needed, will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

LIDNI

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Change Management, Corporate Communications, Apache Commons, Compensation, Civil Quality Control

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1