Senior Quality Control Manager for Food & Beverage

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading food and beverage company in George, Western Cape, to appoint a seasoned Quality Control Manager. You will lead QA efforts, develop and maintain quality systems, and collaborate with production, R&D, and operations to safeguard product safety and integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related science, at least seven years in QC/QA, strong auditing and leadership, and data analysis/reporting proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' progressive experience in QC/QA within the food & beverage manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience in managing and developing a team of quality professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 with auditing experience.
• Strong laboratory skills, data analysis, and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards for all products.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure accurate testing and analysis.
• Lead and mentor a team of quality control technicians with performance management.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, and other standards.
• Investigate complaints and non-conformances; implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product development ensuring quality from inception.
• Manage supplier quality and ensure raw materials meet specs.
• Prepare detailed quality reports for senior management and trends.
• Stay updated on best practices, regulatory changes, and QC tech.
• Ensure operations comply with national and international food safety regulations.

Skills

Quality management

Team leadership

Auditing

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

MS Office

QMS software

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading food and beverage company in George, Western Cape, to appoint a seasoned Quality Control Manager. You will lead QA efforts, develop and maintain quality systems, and collaborate with production, R&D, and operations to safeguard product safety and integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related science, at least seven years in QC/QA, strong auditing and leadership, and data analysis/reporting proficiency.