Quality & Food Safety Coordinator

www.executiveplacements.com - jobboard; East London; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Quality & Food Safety Coordinator, der für die Umsetzung und Überwachung von Qualitäts- und Lebensmittelsicherheitsprotokollen verantwortlich ist. In dieser spannenden Rolle unterstützen Sie das Lagerteam bei der Einhaltung der Standards und führen Audits sowie Schulungen durch. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen die Koordination von Bewertungen, die Unterstützung bei externen Audits und die Gewährleistung der Einhaltung aller Vorschriften. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich an Lebensmittelsicherheit interessiert sind und einen positiven Einfluss auf die Qualitätssicherung haben möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Implementierung von Qualitäts- und Lebensmittelsicherheitsprotokollen.
• Kenntnisse in der Durchführung von Audits und Schulungen.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung der Lebensmittelsicherheit und Qualitätsstandards im Lager.
• Durchführung interner Audits und Schulungen des Personals.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Auditierung

Dokumentation

Schulung

Education

Bachelor in Lebensmitteltechnologie oder verwandten Bereichen

Tools

Qualitätsmanagementsoftware

Auditsysteme

Job description

Quality & Food Safety Coordinator
Supply Chain

Accountable for ensuring the implementation, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement of the Quality and Food Safety protocols within the warehouse.

Job Purpose
The role supports the warehouse team in maintaining adherence to a quality assurance and food safety framework. Responsibilities include coordinating assessments, following up on corrective actions, and ensuring effective management of Quality and Food Safety Systems, including inspections, audits, pest control, and hygiene within the DC.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

• Participate in the Regional Food Safety Team to monitor and report on food safety adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Quality and Food Safety Management System.
• Coordinate monthly Food Safety & Quality meetings at the warehouse.
• Enforce Change Management Controls related to Food Safety.
• Ensure all documentation, SOPs, and checklists are correctly completed.
• Assist in external audit preparations and train DC staff on quality and safety requirements.
• Support investigations of FS-related complaints and conduct traceability exercises.
• Manage regulatory inspections and ensure compliance with all food safety and quality mandates.
• Enforce implementation of all PRPs and handle trade returns as per SOP.
• Oversee the segregation of food and non-food items and enforce visitor and contractor policies.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and represent BEVCO during external audits.
• Manage external audit findings, implement corrective actions, and verify their completion.
• Maintain pest control records, conduct inspections, and analyze pest trends.
• Conduct various operational inspections including glass, foreign bodies, cleaning, lockers, and vehicle verification.
• Identify weaknesses, evaluate controls, and liaise with authorities on non-compliance issues.
• Execute onsite QA activities, including final product inspections and labelling verification.
• Assist in root cause analysis of quality complaints and monitor corrective actions.
• Provide updates on corrective actions, support their implementation, and escalate issues as needed.
• Participate in operational planning, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to all standards and controls.
• Control costs and mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies, maintaining high personal hygiene standards.