Quality Assurance Manager

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in East London seeks a qualified and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality control systems, ensure product compliance with food safety regulations, and manage audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance within food & beverage manufacturing, and exceptional leadership skills. Key responsibilities include implementing quality procedures, conducting audits, and training staff to promote a culture of quality within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance and management within the food & beverage manufacturing industry.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, quality control standards, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to develop and implement quality control systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality regulations.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, HACCP) and GMP standards.
• Train staff on quality procedures and GMP to instil a culture of quality.
• Manage external laboratory relationships and timely product releases.
• Identify pathogens risks and work with sanitation for effective cleaning.
• Maintain documentation for audits and supplier quality collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team management skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, or a related field

Post graduate qualification

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Intermediate Excel

Job description

Well established company based in East London are looking for a qualified and experienced Quality Assurance Manager who will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality and compliance of products. Their primary responsibility is to develop, implement and manage quality control systems and processes to meet industry standards, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Qualifications, Experience, Competencies and Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, or a related field as a minimum requirement
• Post graduate qualification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance and management within the food & beverage manufacturing industry
• Sound knowledge and experience working with Quality Management Systems, including FSSC, ISO and GMP
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality control standards, and HACCP principles
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to product quality and safety
• Ability to find better ways of working, continuous improvement
• Computer literate with Intermediate Excel
• Focus on targets and quality to achieve results
• Able to motivate and lead others to meet results
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Planning, organising and prioritising skills

Quality Control Systems

Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures to monitor and control the production process, from raw material intake to finished product packaging

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure the company complies with all relevant food safety and quality regulations, such as FDA, USDA, HACCP and any other applicable standards.

Stay updated on changing regulations and adapt the company's practices accordingly.

Quality Audits

Conduct internal and external quality audits, ensuring that the dairy manufacturing facility adheres to established quality and safety standards.

Address any non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Product Testing

Oversee the testing of products for quality attributes, including sensory evaluation, chemical composition, microbiological safety, and shelf-life analysis.

Product Releases

Oversee the external testing and release of products and report timeously

Maintain external laboratory relationship

Pathogen Management

Identify, monitor and mitigate pathogenic risks in production processes and products

Work closely with the sanitation team to monitor the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation processes

Develop and implement environmental monitoring programs for the production area to detect potential contamination sources

Documentation

Maintain accurate records and documentation related to quality control processes, test results and regulatory compliance

Ensure all documentation are organized and readily available for audits

Supplier Quality

Collaborate with the supplier quality department to ensure that raw materials and ingredients meet quality standards and specifications

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process improvement and work on enhancing product quality and operational efficiency

Implement Lean Six Sigma or other improvement methodologies as needed

Training

Train and educate employees on quality control procedures, safety measures, and good manufacturing practices. Conduct regular training and awareness programs to instil a culture of quality within the organization

Incident Management

Develop and implement procedures for handling product quality issues, recalls and customer complaints

Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions

Communication

Maintain open lines of communication with other departments, including production, research and development and sales, to ensure that quality requirements and customer expectations are understood and met

Should you wish to apply please submit your CV through for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.