Quality Assurance Manager

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in fresh produce is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality systems, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and manage quality controllers. This role requires strong leadership skills, a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, and the ability to communicate effectively across levels. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high-quality standards and addressing customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology or related field.
• Experience in a fast-paced food production environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support production management with quality and food safety challenges.
• Manage procedural reviews and new policies implementation.
• Assess quality reports and summarize for management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Participate in the Food Safety Team and apply principles across sites.
• Manage customer specifications and communicate quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology

Job description

We are a leading player in the fresh produce industry, committed to delivering the highest quality products to major retailers and customers both locally and internationally. We take pride in upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality compliance while maintaining strict adherence to local and international regulations.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Quality Assurance Manager to join our technical team. The successful candidate will use their technical expertise to drive quality systems within the business, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations. You will oversee Quality Controllers and work closely with site management while playing a key role in customer communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support production management with processing and assist in implementing solutions for quality and food safety challenges.
• Manage procedural reviews and implement new policies and procedures.
• Assess quality reports from QC checks and provide detailed summaries to management.
• Stay updated on food safety and quality regulations, ensuring full compliance at all times.
• Participate in the Food Safety Team and uphold Food Safety Principles across all sites.
• Take responsibility for QC teams to ensure full understanding of Food Safety Manual principles.
• Analyze non-conformances and follow up on corrective actions.
• Manage customer specifications and communicate quality issues or non-conformances to clients.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify and apply fact-based, data-driven decision-making processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• High attention to detail with a passion for fresh produce quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology or a closely related field.
• Experience in a fast-paced food production environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards.