QMS & FSSC Auditor — Drive Quality & Compliance

Top Vitae; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Vitae is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support the QMS, implement FSSC requirements, maintain document control and promote continuous improvement across operations. You will coordinate audits, monitor performance indicators and help embed a culture of compliance throughout the site.

Required qualifications include a related diploma or degree in Quality Management or food science, with food manufacturing experience and knowledge of FSSC 22000.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree in Quality Management, Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Food manufacturing experience is essential.
• Practical experience with Quality Management Systems in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000, food-safety management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification is preferred but not required.
• Experience with internal audits, corrective actions, root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement methods.
• Experience in document control and quality-governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive adherence to the QMS across departments and operational areas.
• Support rollout, implementation and ongoing improvement of QMS processes.
• Coordinate and support FSSC implementation, certification readiness and continued compliance.
• Plan, conduct and report on internal audits.
• Monitor audit findings and ensure CAPAs are completed effectively and on time.
• Identify process gaps, quality risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and track improvements through to completion.
• Maintain document-control processes including creation, review, versioning and archiving.
• Ensure quality policies, procedures, work instructions and records comply with governance.
• Monitor quality performance indicators and prepare reports for management review.
• Promote quality awareness and provide guidance/training on QMS and FSSC requirements.
• Support external audits, customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with operational teams to embed a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning & organisation

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory interpretation

Accountability

MS Office proficiency

Education

Quality Management degree/diploma

Food Science/Technology degree

Engineering/Operations Management degree

Tools

QMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Top Vitae is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support the QMS, implement FSSC requirements, maintain document control and promote continuous improvement across operations. You will coordinate audits, monitor performance indicators and help embed a culture of compliance throughout the site.

Required qualifications include a related diploma or degree in Quality Management or food science, with food manufacturing experience and knowledge of FSSC 22000.