Quality Manager

Nurture Brands; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality function across their operations. You will manage quality compliance, enforce Quality Management Systems, and drive initiatives for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in food safety regulations and experience leading quality teams. This role provides an opportunity to impact product excellence significantly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Quality Department to ensure compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Maintain, develop, and enforce robust Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in product quality across multiple production sites.
• Oversee non-conformance investigations and root cause analysis.
• Partner with Operations, NPD and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality is embedded across the business.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the QC team.

Job description

At Meze Foods, we are passionate about crafting exceptional products that bring people together and are enjoyed by food lovers everywhere. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Quality Manager to join our team and lead the quality function across our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Quality Department to ensure compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Maintain, develop, and enforce robust Quality Management Systems (QMS), including HACCP, FSSC 22000 V6 and customer audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in product quality, systems and processes across multiple production sites.
• Oversee non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to reduce repeat issues.
• Partner with Operations, NPD and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality is embedded across the business.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the QC team, ensuring accountability and performance excellence.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external audits, certifications and customer quality requirements.