Remote Quality Assurance Sanitation Lead

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive remote work benefits

Career advancement and professional de

Work on impactful projects in aGloball

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Quality Assurance Sanitation Lead to ensure product integrity through rigorous sanitation standards. This strategic leadership role requires developing, implementing, and overseeing sanitation programs across multiple functions from a remote setting.

You will define best practices, conduct virtual audits, drive CAPAs, and partner with operations, R&D, and compliance to embed sanitation across product development and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of QA experience with sanitation in regulated industries.
• Experience developing sanitation validation programs.
• GMP, HACCP, and GFSI knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience with remote work technologies and quality management software.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sanitation QA programs and policies.
• Establish KPIs for sanitation effectiveness.
• Conduct virtual audits and inspections for compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, and compliance teams.
• Train site-based teams on sanitation procedures and QA.
• Investigate deviations, identify root causes, implement CAPAs.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Prepare reports for senior management on sanitation performance.
• Manage sanitation validation, training, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Remote work tools

Quality management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Quality Assurance Sanitation Lead to ensure the integrity and safety of their products and operations through rigorous sanitation standards. This is a critical fully remote position that requires a strategic leader capable of developing, implementing, and overseeing sanitation protocols across diverse functional areas. You will be responsible for defining best practices, conducting virtual assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of meticulous cleanliness. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of quality assurance principles within a sanitation context and can effectively lead and collaborate with teams remotely. This role is essential for maintaining high standards and protecting brand reputation from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sanitation quality assurance programs and policies.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for sanitation effectiveness across all relevant operations.
• Conduct virtual audits and inspections to assess compliance with sanitation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, and compliance teams to integrate sanitation best practices into product development and manufacturing processes.
• Train and guide site-based teams on sanitation procedures, documentation, and quality control measures.
• Investigate quality deviations related to sanitation, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in sanitation and quality assurance.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on sanitation quality performance and improvement initiatives.
• Manage documentation related to sanitation validation, training, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quality assurance, with a significant focus on sanitation within regulated industries (e.g., food & beverage, pharmaceuticals).
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing sanitation validation programs.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, HACCP, GFSI standards, and other relevant quality management systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in utilizing remote work technologies and quality management software.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Comprehensive remote work benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Work on impactful projects in a globally recognized industry.
• Flexible work schedule and location independence.