Job Description

Our client is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager within the Food Industry to join their team, in the northern suburbs of Cape TownJob Specification
Promote quality throughout by assuring compliance to an effective quality management system
Continuous improvement of processes through the facilitation of problem solving and the process of change management
Development and Management of Strategic Quality and Food Safety Objectives
Promote the importance and benefit of Quality and Food Safety in the operation - be the Quality and Food Safety conscience
Identify opportunities for Infrastructural GMP improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities for implementation of Process, Product, Material and Equipment improvements - Optimise process capability
Championing of QA Module
External Auditing
Quality and Food Safety related training needs are identified and appropriate training provided
Risk Awareness, Identification and Management in the quality , lab and food safety environment
Evaluate and liaise with suppliers in terms of ability to supply raw materials or services at desired quality level
Liaise with Suppliers on Quality issues
Management of Raw Material Specifications
Management of Finished Goods specifications
Identify requirements and develop and implement Quality and Food Safety Systems, Standards and Procedures as required
Maintain Quality and Food Safety Systems and Procedures
Monitor compliance with Quality Systems (System, GMP and behavioural auditing) and ensure corrective actions as required
Ensure Management of all the Pre Requisite Programs (Pest Control etc)
Ensure effective functioning of Food Safety Team
Manage the Customer Complaints System
Proactively liaise with key customers on product and service quality issues
Ensure appropriate Quality related documentation to customer
Laboratory function is managed professionally
Recipe / Works Order control
Management of Microbiological testing process
Ensure that incoming goods Inspection Process is correctly managed
Ensure the plant QC processes are managed
Ensure quarantined or reject stock is appropriately managed
Control of verification processes
Ensure adherence to legislation policies, procedures and standards
Consistently apply 5S principles
Conduct Incident investigations
Promote awareness and review performance
Monitor and ensure corrective and preventative improvement actions through structured problem solving
Create an environment conducive to innovation and an improvement mind set
Setup effective teams and ensure review of performance
Promote and ensure effective team communication
Conduct Management Routines
Manage performance of individuals
Manage and ensure training and Development of Resources
Manage IR situations and ensure positive IR environment
Ensure that all administrative procedures are performed and documents are traceableMinimum Requirements
BSc Degree, Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Food Science/Food Technology Diploma
Additional Qualifications:
Total Quality Management Certificate, HACCP Certificate
Management Certificate
Minimum of 5-7 years after qualification is obtained
Relevant additional management/specific system training is required
Attention for detail Leading and managing change
Team leadership
Interactive Communication
Client focus
Analytical thinking
Planning and Organisation
Knowledge
ISO
HACCP
GMP
Food Technology
World class manufacturing and quality practices and models Specific product and process knowledge
Personnel and human resources practices
Management systems
Administration and Management
Problem Solving Tools
Budgets
Basic accounting
Mathematics
Operations management
Audit Compliance
BCEA
LRA
Skills
Quality Management and Quality Control systems development and implementation in line with best practice
Managing and leading teams towards high performance
QC skills and use of apparatus
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Conflict handling
Basic accounting principles
Advanced Computer Skills, budget development and management
Presentation skills, Audits
Administration Management
Project management skills. Systems AnalysisKindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position, and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements. Please only send certificates when requested to do so

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