Senior QA Supervisor / 2IC to the National QA Manager - Food Packaging

Prostaff; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee the implementation and maintenance of food safety systems. This role involves managing quality assurance activities, conducting internal audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food technology, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in quality management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in food safety and quality assurance, where your expertise will make a significant impact on product integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in food packaging manufacturing is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA activities for BRCGS food safety system implementation.
• Assist national QA Manager and conduct internal audits.
• Train staff on quality procedures and documentation.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Statistical Process Control

Quality Assurance Techniques

Food Safety Management

Education

National Diploma in Food Technology

Related Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• A National Diploma in Food Technology or related qualification is preferred.
• Previous supervisory / management experience having worked within a food packaging manufacturing organisation is required for this role.
• A working knowledge of flexographic printing, extrusion processes and flexible packaging manufacturing would be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of statistical process control, quality assurance techniques and quality management principles in the food industry.
• In-depth knowledge of foodstuffs, cosmetics and disinfectants act; the health act, BRCGS for packaging materials, SANS : 0 – HACCP, SANS : 9- food safety management is essential to have.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as good organisational skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Handle all QA activities related to the implementation, maintenance and running of BRCGS for the company's packaging food safety system as well as planning and scheduling all internal audits.
• Assisting and acting as a 2IC to the national QA Manager.
• Scheduling and planning all product safety meetings and internal audits.
• Assisting with the creation of all new documentation and reviewing all current documentation and procedures.
• Coaching and mentoring departmental heads / associates in preparation for the audit.
• Assisting with customer complaint investigations.
• Assisting the national QA Manager with raising CARs with suppliers on non-conforming raw materials and packing materials.
• Managing verification and calibration of scales and on-line testing equipment.
• Scheduling and actioning of micro and chemical testing.
• Reviewing and writing up and updating new procedures, forms and work instructions.
• Reporting on document non-conformances as well as training production manager, supervisors and despatch personnel on any changes to documents.
• Providing induction training for new associates and annual refreshers.
• Ensuring master documents are signed off and controlled.
• Carrying out internal audits as per schedules.
• Retrieving required documents for traceability exercises during audits.
• Assisting in supplier audits and new raw material approvals.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.