Quality Assurance Technologist

Oceana Group Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in South Africa is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance with Food Safety Systems in the Cannery Department. The role demands excellent communication skills, knowledge of HACCP and ISO standards, and at least 2 years of food processing experience. The successful candidate will manage quality control and assurance operations while ensuring adherence to legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years food processing (FMCG) experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of HACCP (food safety) and ISO Systems, SHEQ.
• Occupational Health & Safety and HACCP / FSSC Implementation certificates are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of document control with Food Safety Systems.
• Daily management of QC's / QC Supervisor.
• Monitoring and investigating product complaints and returns.

Skills

Food processing experience

Knowledge of HACCP

Good verbal and written communication

Systems oriented

Education

Grade 12

Degree/Diploma in Food Science & Technology

Job description

Overview

This permanent position in our Cannery Department operates from Stompneus Bay. The incumbent reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of all aspects of document control with regards to the various Food Safety Systems and international certification bodies.
• Key Job Outputs:
  • Management of all documented systems, including main documented system and all certification schemes
  • Calibration system and schedule
  • Various certification scheme documents
  • Corrective actions
  • Ad hoc information requests
• Daily management of QC's / QC Supervisor
• Management of Internal Defects
• Management of Quality Standards Checks and take appropriate action to enable 100% compliance
• Ensure all legislative requirements are met in all areas of the plant
• Operational management of quality control and quality assurance, FSSC/ISO and HACCP
• Participation in internal audits, external audits and customer visits and complaints
• Monitoring and investigating product complaints and returns
• Reporting on compliance with company and regulatory standards, both plant and warehouse facilities
• Assistance during Plant Trials
• Action any initiatives as directed by Food Safety & Quality Management
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime when needed
• Any other duties that will develop in an ever-changing environment

Knowledge, Skills And Attributes

• Minimum of 2 years food processing (FMCG) experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of HACCP (food safety) and ISO Systems, SHEQ
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000
• Previous Quality Control experience in a FMCG environment is advantageous
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work systematically and independently
• Take accountability for results and people
• Systems oriented

Qualifications, Competencies And Experience

• Grade 12
• Degree/Diploma in Food Science & Technology, Biochemistry/Food Microbiology
• Occupational Health & Safety, HACCP / FSSC Implementation certificates are advantageous

Employment Equity

In support of the company's Employment Equity Plan, applicants from designated groups will be given preference for this position.

Application Note

If you are not contacted within three weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.