Quality Systems Controller (FMCG)

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Systems Controller in Pretoria, South Africa. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of quality management standards in the FMCG sector, focusing on compliance, auditing, and training. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Food Technology or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within an FMCG environment, ideally in Bakery. Excellent administrative skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG environment, preferably in Bakery.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, SQMS, AIB, and FSSC 22000 standards.
• GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices.
• HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point.
• SQMS – Supplier Quality Management Systems.
• AIB and/or YUM Standards.
• FSSC 22000.
• Food Defence.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage AIB, Yum, Food Defence, FSSC, and SQMS standards.
• Document control including reviewing procedures and training.
• Conduct internal and external audits and manage customer complaints.
• Perform SPC analysis; monitor processes and report to leaders.
• Handle SAP data entry and processing for quality operations.
• Monitor supplier performance; approve specifications and COAs.
• Compile KPI and compliance reports for customers and management.
• Support R&D during trial runs and product development.
• Lead HACCP-related activities and regulatory liaison.

Skills

Excellent administrative/document control skills

Very good understanding of Quality and Food Safety systems

Ability to handle pressure and irregular hours

Self-starter with good decision-making skills

Initiative and self-motivation

Education

Diploma or BTech in Food Technology or Degree in Food Science

BTech in Food Technology

Degree in Food Science

Tools

SAP

Qlik Sense

Job description

Our client in the FMCG industry is looking to hire a Quality Systems Controller.

Duties and Responsibilities

• AIB, Yum, Food Defence, FSSC and SQMS standards implementation and managing of systems
• SPC (WinSPC and Sightline) performance monitoring and problem solving. Compile reports for regional and global directors.
• Document Control system (Reviewing of procedures, programs, policies, SOPs, work instructions and records)
• Auditing and training on the above-mentioned document control system.
• Systems implementation and update.
• Verification and validation of CCPs.
• Supplier Performance monitoring and Approval (provision with specs, COAs, data sheets, supplier audits, delivery conditions, Continuous Guarantees etc).
• Distribution centre audits.
• Compile training manuals and train associates (employees) on Quality and Food Safety.
• Assist R&D during trial runs.
• Conduct shelf‑life tests, nutritional analysis, and chemical testing.
• Conduct validation studies.
• Conduct kinetics studies.
• Environmental program monitoring; uploading on Aybit system; follow up on "out of spec" results; reporting to managers and regional directors.
• Process orders on SAP system.
• Raising non‑conformances internally and externally; follow up and close out of investigation proceedings
• Customer Complaints (Major – Report writing and investigation and Minor – Digistics website) – update on Qlik Sense.
• HACCP team leader backup – Part of HACCP implementation and monitoring. Attend and lead meetings in absence of QS Manager.
• Compile KPI and Spec compliance reports to be sent to customers.
• Conduct Internal Food Safety audits; Control, issue, and update Documentation audits; Conduct internal Yum audit twice annually; Conduct annual SQMS audits.
• Conduct self‑inspections with departmental teams and follow up on action plans.
• Conduct Ninja audits with QCs once a month.
• Involved with Regulatory authorities including Halal and Kosher. Must stay updated with regulatory requirements.
• Back‑up for Quality Controllers when needed.
• External audits preparations and C/Action plans.
• Adhoc tasks as and when requested by the QS and Country QS manager.

Requirements

• Diploma or BTech in Food Technology or Degree in Food Science or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG environment (Bakery preferred).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices.
• HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point.
• SQMS – Supplier Quality Management Systems.
• AIB and/or YUM Standards.
• FSSC 22000.
• Food Defence.

Skills Required

• Excellent administrative/document control skills.
• Very good understanding of Quality and Food Safety systems and its implementation.
• Must be able to handle pressure, irregular hours and be dedicated.
• Be a self‑starter, have good decision‑making skills and not be easily influenced.
• Take initiative and be self‑motivated.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a plant environment with fast moving machinery for extended hours.
• Able to work in elevated temperature/high humidity, high flour dust environment.
• Work rotating shifts as well as weekends and public holidays in a bakery environment.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Required bakery PPE to be worn whilst on duty and in required areas.
• No fear for heights.
• Not allergic to gluten/wheat.

Send your CV and latest pay slip to [e-mail]

ATripleA Recruitment and Temps

www.aaaa.co.za

#ATripleA #recruitment #vacancy # Quality# Systems# Controller