Quality Administrator

Tiger Brands; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a quality assurance professional with a diploma in Food Technology or a related field. This role requires 1 year of experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG industry and involves responsibilities like ensuring adherence to quality specifications, handling non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement in processes. Strong customer-facing communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in food manufacturing industry or FMCG.
• Diploma in Food Technology, consumer sciences, Biotechnology or any field related to food manufacturing.
• Customer-facing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure filing and documentation is kept up to date.
• Handle non-conforming materials and results.
• Custodian of measurement and testing equipment and methods.
• Conduct measurements of in-process and finished products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Continuous improvement

Quality management

Education

Diploma in Food Technology or related field

Job description

Overview

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for helping the smooth running of the business by ensuring filing and documentation is keep up to date. Duties may include using specialist computer software and understanding the requirements of the business you are working in. You could also be required to be customer-facing - via email, 1 year experience and diploma in Food Technology, consumer sciences, Biotechnology or any other related field to food manufacturing organization.
• Handling of non‑conforming materials
• Custodian of measurement and testing equipment and methods
• Measurement and testing of in-process and finished products
• Handling of non‑conforming results
• Continuous improvement
• Ensure adherence to specifications (Process, finished goods and packaging)
• Handling of Market Place Feedback (Consumer, customer and incidents)
• Handling of non‑conformances
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Enable Quality Management System
• Provide Innovation Support

Requirements

• 1 year experience in food manufacturing industry or FMCG
• Diploma in Food Technology, consumer sciences, Biotechnology or any other related field to food manufacturing industry.
• Customer-facing - via email

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.