Quality Controller

Chateau Gateaux Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Oetker South Africa is seeking a Quality Controller for our Johannesburg site. You will ensure day-to-day enforcement, verification and documentation of adherence to food safety and quality management systems within factory operations.

Responsibilities include performing verification checks on PRPs/OPRPs/CCPs, inspections before/after cleaning, sampling, audits, and leading corrective actions to maintain product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months Quality controller experience in a food manufacturing company.
• QA related certifications advantageous.
• Flexibility to work shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document verification checks on PRPs, OPRPs and CCPs including hygiene, allergens, maintenance, foreign objects, pest control, traceability, FIFO, GMPs, measurement equipment and chemical concentrations.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-cleaning inspections.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to production processes and quality specifications.
• Conduct shift start up and post cleaning inspections.
• Conduct scheduled training for operational staff.
• Conduct raw material and final product sampling and sensory evaluations.
• Initiate internal and supplier non-conformity reports, investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct customer complaint investigations, feedback and verify corrective actions.
• Enforcing Product on-hold procedures for non-conforming WIP and final product.
• Escalate quality and food safety risks to relevant supervisors and management.
• Participate in R&D, QA, Engineering and Production trials.
• Conduct final product positive release verifications and internal communications.
• Support receiving clerks for accept/reject decisions.
• Conduct Quality specific checks of raw materials and packaging.
• Conduct and report on traceability challenges
• Contribute in the execution of major QA projects.
• Provide on-the-line guidance and support to operations and cleaning teams to meet and exceed quality and food safety specifications.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Coachability

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Report writing

Non-smoker

Self-confidence

Job description

From mouth-watering pizzas, comforting meals and tasty sides to indulgent cakes, and desserts, Dr. Oetker South Africa has been bringing people together to share feel-good food moments since 2010

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Dr Oetker SA is looking for a Quality Controller for our Johannesburg site.

As a Quality Controller you need to ensure day to day enforcement, verification and documentation of adherence to the food safety and quality management system within the factory and production operations.

What the Role Entails

• Conduct and document verification checks on the effectiveness of the PRPs, OPRP’s and CCPs including but not limited to Factory hygiene, Allergens, Maintenance, Foreign objects, Pest control, Traceability, FIFO, GMPs, Measurement equipment and Chemical concentrations.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-cleaning inspections.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to production processes, quality specifications and document completion.
• Conduct shift start up and post cleaning inspections.
• Conduct scheduled training for operational staff.
• Conduct raw material and final product sampling and sensory evaluations.
• Initiate internal and supplier non-conformity reports, investigations and corrective actions
• Conduct customer complaint investigations, feedback and verify corrective actions
• Enforcing Product on-hold procedures for non-conforming WIP and final product.
• Escalate quality and food safety risks to relevant supervisors and management.
• Participate in R&D, QA, Engineering and Production trials.
• Conduct final product positive release verifications and internal communications.
• Support receiving clerks for accept/reject decisions.
• Conduct Quality specific checks of raw materials and packaging.
• Conduct and report on traceability challenges
• Contribute in the execution of major QA projects.
• Provide on-the-line guidance and support to operations and cleaning teams to meet and exceed quality and food safety specifications.

Ideal Competencies Of The Candidate

• Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
• Detail and result orientated
• Self-assured but coachable
• Ability to work well in teams
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills
• Basic report writing skill
• Preferred: Non-smoker (For the purpose of accurate sensory evaluation)

Preferred Experience & Qualification

• At least 6 months Quality controller experience in a food manufacturing company
• Flexibility to work shifts as required
• QA related certifications advantageous.