Senior QA Analyst: Packaging & Materials Quality Lead

Heineken; Springs; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken in Springs invites applications for a senior quality role in the Extrinsic Quality Department. The position reports to the QA Specialist Packaging and focuses on providing senior technical quality support for packaging and dry goods, implementing risk-based quality systems and driving Quality at Source to ensure product quality at the right cost.

The role covers safety, food safety, sustainability, and TPM/continuous improvement, with emphasis on governance, audits, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree or National Diploma in one of the Natural Sciences.
• 3-5 years of working experience.
• Understanding of food safety requirements.
• Product and process knowledge within the Distell portfolio.
• At least two years’ experience in a Quality Department.
• Sound knowledge of CCPs, QCP and process control.
• Strong communication skills.
• Prepared to work overtime.
• Team player with willingness to coach/train others.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical quality support for packaging and dry goods; implement and sustain risk-based quality systems.
• Support packaging quality governance, high-risk incoming inspections, defect escalation, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Quality at Source principles in packaging and materials environment; ensure compliance with global standards.
• Maintain QA systems, conduct regular quality audits, and manage non-conforming materials.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives; support new product/process implementations.

Skills

Quality assurance

Food safety

Communication

Team player

Coaching & training

Overtime willingness

CCPs & QCP

Education

B.Sc. or National Diploma (Natural Sciences)

Job description

Heineken in Springs invites applications for a senior quality role in the Extrinsic Quality Department. The position reports to the QA Specialist Packaging and focuses on providing senior technical quality support for packaging and dry goods, implementing risk-based quality systems and driving Quality at Source to ensure product quality at the right cost.

The role covers safety, food safety, sustainability, and TPM/continuous improvement, with emphasis on governance, audits, data analysis, and