Quality Assurance Manager

Origin Wine Stellenbosch (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Wine Stellenbosch invites an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our QMS, laboratory R&D and certification efforts at the Stellenbosch site. The role focuses on maintaining high quality across processes, ensuring compliance with BRC, IFS and IPW standards, and driving continuous improvement in product quality.

The successful candidate will manage a team, uphold health and safety practices, and engage with suppliers and internal departments to sustain excellence in wine

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar position with laboratory experience.
• Wine industry experience essential.
• Ensures alignment of tests with wine industry standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Owns and manages the site Quality Management System (QMS).
• Leads Laboratory Research and Development initiatives.
• Manages Health, Hygiene and Safety compliance and staff performance.
• Oversees certification processes (BRC, IFS, IPW) and surveillance audits.
• Coordinates communication on quality issues across departments.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

People Management

Laboratory Skills

Documentation

Education

Chemistry Degree or Diploma in Wine Making/ Food Technology/ Food Science

Job description

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

The Quality Assurance Manager plans, develops, implements and manages strategic and operational activities within the Quality Control and QM (Quality Management BRC, IFS, IPW Certified) department.

Responsiblities: 2. Quality Management System 3. Laboratory Research and Development and costs. 4. People Management 5. Health, Hygiene and Safety

Qualification:

• 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 standards and practices.
• Assists with new product development and introduction
• Monitors and finalises all Customer Complaints
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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