Quality Assurance Manager

wine.co.za; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Wine Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA, quality controls, and compliance at the Stellenbosch site. The role focuses on establishing standards, maintaining the QMS, and guiding laboratory and production teams in line with wine industry practices.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in a similar role, with laboratory experience and essential wine industry know-how, and will drive continuous improvement, supplier liaison, and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in similar position and previous laboratory experience.
• Wine industry experience essential.
• Relevant Chemistry Degree or Diploma in Wine Making, Food Technology or Food Science.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to establish standards relating to activities and products.
• Develops and maintains systems to measure performance against established standards.
• Monitors performance and communicates improvements across departments.
• Ensures tests methods and activities align with wine industry standards and practices.
• Assists with new product development and introduction.
• Monitors and finalises all customer complaints.
• Manages the strategic implementation and sustainability of quality systems (QMS) including certifications.
• Ensures annual surveillance and recertification audits are carried out.
• Communicates quality issues across all departments.
• Owns the site QMS.
• Supports Laboratory staff in new product developments and techniques.
• Participates in new wine making and bottling developments.
• Monitors suppliers and stays updated on new products and costs.
• Allocates resources to meet technical requirements and capacity.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes and integrates new technologies.
• Manages future expansions and client base.
• Provides guidance and development for staff; conducts appraisals and recruiting as needed.
• Acts as Responsible Person under OHS Act and promotes safety.
• Ensures safe housekeeping and hygiene management.
• Promotes safe production practices.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

People management

Education

Relevant Chemistry Degree or Diploma in Wine Making, Food Technology or Food Science

Job description

Origin Wine Stellenbosch has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our dynamic team in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities:

1. Quality Control / Assurance

• Develops and maintains systems to establish standards relating to activities and products.
• Develops and maintains systems to measure performance against established standards.
• Monitors performance in all areas according to agreed standards and takes necessary action to communicate/advise/assist according to performance levels.
• Ensures tests methods and activities are aligned with wine industry standardss practices.
• Assists with new product development and introduction
• Monitors and finalises all Customer Complaints

2. Quality Management System

• Manages the strategic implementation and sustainability of BRC, IFS, IPW Certification.
• Ensures annual surveillance and re-certification audits are carried out.
• Establishes and implements necessary communication strategy for the improvement and awareness of quality issues across all departments
• Ensures that all work instructions, operating procedures are current and complied with for the OWS site
• Owns the site QMS

3. Laboratory Research and Development

• Supports and guides Laboratory staff with regards to new product developments and techniques
• Participates actively in all new developments of Wine Making and Bottling.
• Consults with raw material suppliers and stays abreast of new product offerings, developments and costs.
• Matches resources to the technical requirements and capacity.
• Evaluates manufacturing process continuously, optimizing existing and catering for new technologies
• Integrates new wine and bottling processing developments into new manufacturing technologies
• Manages future expansions and future expanded client bases

4. People Management

• Supports, grows and guides staff in a strategic capacity.
• Ensures effective communication between management and QC staff and production personnel.
• Manages staff according to company standards, policies and procedures.
• Conducts performance appraisals and reviews and recruits staff when necessary.
• Identifies training needs and contributes to the development of individuals in conjunction with the Human Resources Consultant by initiating training and development programs.
• Provide support for the Group Compliance Manager in resolving complex matters

5. Health, Hygiene and Safety

• Acts as the responsible person in terms of the OHS Act and ensures compliance with statutory legislation and that all company policies and procedures are compliant with the OHS Act.
• Promotes a healthy and safe environment by contributing to the ongoing improvement of safety awareness and practices.
• Ensures production processes are monitored, and changes are initiated in accordance with the company’s Hygiene Management System and Procedures.
• Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards.

Qualification:

• Relevant Chemistry Degree or Diploma in Wine Making, Food Technology or Food Science

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in similar position and Previous laboratory experience.
• Wine industry experience essential