Quality Manager

Astral Foods Ltd; Standerton; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration package

Incentive opportunity

Structured career development

Exposure to best practices

Résumé du poste

Goldi, part of the Astral Group, seeks a proactive Quality Manager to lead the Primary Processing Plant's quality department. You will manage food safety, product quality and animal welfare programs, ensure FSSC 22000 compliance, and drive audits, lab testing and customer complaint resolution.

You will develop the quality team, analyze performance trends and partner with operations to drive continuous improvement, while overseeing certifications and supplier audits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with applicable Food Sciences and/or Food Technology National Diploma or Degree
• Management Development Program will be advantageous
• Poultry Meat Inspection Certificate will be an added advantage
• Demonstrable experience in Retail and QSR customer requirements (PnP, YUM! Foods, Nando’s etc.)
• High level of experience with FSSC 22000 Standards
• Experience in maintaining Animal Welfare standards
• 5-8 years Senior Supervisory or Management experience with large diverse workforce

Responsabilités

• Full ownership of site quality department and functions
• Oversee Food Safety and Total Quality Management program
• Animal Welfare Program oversight
• Ensure product quality and adherence to specifications
• Facilitate internal and external certification and supplier audits
• Comply with customer specific requirements
• Close out customer complaints and NCRs
• Oversee laboratory micro analysis and result interpretation
• Data trending and analysis
• System and equipment verification activities
• Allergen management and support for NPD trials
• Regular plant inspections and audits
• Manage cleaning, sanitation and pest control providers
• Coordinate training of food handlers and meat inspection personnel
• Prepare monthly quality reports and participate in management reviews

Connaissances

Management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Team leadership

Work under pressure

Travel readiness

Leadership presence

Formation

Grade 12

Diploma/Degree in Food Science/Technology

Poultry Meat Inspection Certificate

Management Development Program (advantageous)

Description du poste

Role Overview

Goldi, one of South Africa’s leading integrated poultry producers within the Astral Group, is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive Quality Manager to manage overall quality aspects at their Primary Processing Plant.

The successful candidate will independently manage the site Quality Department, overseeing food safety, product quality and animal welfare programmes. The role will ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 standards, product specifications and customer requirements, while managing audits, laboratory testing, hygiene controls and the resolution of customer complaints and non-conformances. The successful candidate will develop the quality team, analyse performance trends and drive continuous improvement in collaboration with operational teams and service providers.

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Full ownership of site quality department and functions
• Food Safety and total quality management program
• Animal Welfare Program
• Product quality, adherence to product specifications
• Facilitate internal as well as external 3rd party certification and supplier audits
• Ensuring full compliance to customer specific requirements
• Close out of customer complaints and NCR’s
• Overseeing laboratory micro analysis and interpreting results
• Data trending and analyses thereof
• System and equipment verification activities
• Allergen management and assisting with product trials for NPD
• Regular plant and facilities inspections
• Manage contracted cleaning & sanitation and pest control service providers
• Monthly Food Safety Team meeting and annual management review
• Monthly quality reports to Group Quality Manager
• Coordinate training of food handler and meat inspection personnel
• Maintaining 20 Keys

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Grade 12 with applicable Food Sciences and/or Food Technology National Diploma or Degree
• Management Development Program will be advantageous
• Poultry Meat Inspection Certificate will be an added advantage
• Demonstrable experience in Retail and QSR customer requirements i.e. PnP, YUM! Foods, Nando’s etc.
• High level of experience with FSSC 22000 Standards
• Experience in maintaining Animal Welfare standards
• 5-8 years Senior Supervisory or Management experience, must be able to work with a large and diverse workforce
• Proactive with good management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinker with above-average problem solving and planning skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure
• Must be prepared to work extended hours including over weekends when required
• Willing and able to travel to other sites when required

What We Offer

• A competitive, market-related remuneration package
• A performance-based incentive opportunity in line with Company requirements
• Structured career development within Goldi and the Astral Group
• Exposure to industry-leading poultry production systems and best practices