Quality Control Lead - Food Safety & Compliance

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd seeks a seasoned Quality Control Lead for its Johannesburg operation. You will lead the QC team, ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement across QA processes.

You will monitor quality records, manage audits, and implement corrective actions while coaching staff to maintain high performance and compliance with POPI, HSE, and food defense requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience in a Food or Beverage manufacturing industry.
• At least 4 years’ supervisory experience.
• Diploma or BTech in Food Technology or equivalent qualification.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO/FSSC22000 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Quality Control team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor product quality, inspections, testing, and quality records.
• Conduct audits, verifications, and quality assurance activities.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee cleaning, sanitation, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Manage quality control equipment, stock, and shelf-life controls.
• Provide training, coaching, and competency assessments for Quality Controllers.
• Support employee relations, attendance management, and team performance.
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Food Defense requirements.

Skills

ISO/FSCC22000 knowledge

GMP

HACCP

Food safety protocols

Microsoft Office

Shopware system

Quality leadership

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or BTech in Food Technology

Food Technology qualification

Tools

Shopware system

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd seeks a seasoned Quality Control Lead for its Johannesburg operation. You will lead the QC team, ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement across QA processes.

You will monitor quality records, manage audits, and implement corrective actions while coaching staff to maintain high performance and compliance with POPI, HSE, and food defense requirements.