Quality and Food safety coordinator

BevCo; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector seeks a Quality & Food Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with food safety systems and standards. The role involves leading quality management initiatives, conducting audits, and training staff on food safety practices. Suitable candidates should have a diploma in Food Technology or related fields with experience in FMCG operations.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years experience in FMCG operations.
• Minimum National Diploma in Food Tech, Analytical Chemistry required.
• Basic skills in MS Excel, Word and Email.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Food Safety and Quality Management programs.
• Conduct quality audits and verify adherence to standards.
• Coordinate internal, third-party, and customer audits.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Quality Auditing

Problem Solving

Education

National Diploma in Food Tech

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Email

Job description

Quality & Food Safety Coordinator Operations

Job Purpose: Quality & Food Safety provides leadership to ensure Food Manufacturing facilities maintain effective Food Safety systems, including HACCP, cGMPs, and ongoing compliance and certification to FSSC requirements.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs:

• Develop and maintain Food Safety and Quality Management programs (including PRP & HACCP, site security) in line with Corporate Food Safety standards and certifications (FSSC22000, GMP+, ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, etc.).
• Serve as HACCP coordinator for the facility.
• Facilitate continuous improvement through Problem Solving/Problem Solving Group activities.
• Verify adherence to standards through layered confirmation processes.
• Analyze & report on Quality Performance Metrics, identify performance gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct factory-based Quality audits for compliance verification.
• Implement these programs organization-wide.
• Coordinate internal, third-party, and customer audits.
• Create Food Safety awareness through training and campaigns.
• Manage Supplier & External Manufacturer qualification related to FSQR.
• Coordinate recalls as HACCP Coordinator.
• Manage HACCP and SSOP validations and verifications.
• Identify and monitor potential sources of contamination within product flow.
• Document and track KPIs such as service levels, lead times, and first-time right, reporting trends to the Lead.
• Support action plans developed by the Quality Manager.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications.
• Manage plant audit processes and ensure compliance of branded products.
• Maintain documentation like SOPs and SSOPs related to product quality and GMP.
• Ensure cleanliness of lines and adherence to Good Lab Practices.
• Ensure accurate sampling and analysis of products, adhering to testing schedules.
• Foster positive collaboration with Operations.
• Escalate quality or food safety risks to relevant heads.
• Adhere to health, safety, food, and environmental standards, policies, and PRPs.
• Enforce PPE use, hygiene policies, and conduct visitor/contractor management.
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards and control measures to prevent physical contamination.
• Ensure health and safety hazards are managed, reporting incidents as needed.
• Ensure staff are trained, compliant, and vigilant regarding food defense and fraud risks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and proper storage within designated areas.
• Assist with other work as needed beyond the job description.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 / Matric & Min. National Diploma in Food Tech, Analytical Chemistry.
• Up to 3 years' experience in FMCG operations, particularly with bottling equipment.
• Basic skills in MS Excel, Word, and Email.