FMCG Quality Team Leader

Recruiter:

Keystone Project Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002627/MP

Date posted:

Friday, January 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
FMCG Quality Team Leader

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight develops, implements, and maintains the QMS in compliance with industry standards, monitors its effectiveness, and conducts regular reviews and audits to ensure internal and external quality compliance
Team Leadership and Training leads the quality assurance team, sets objectives, provides guidance, organizes training on quality control, food safety, and compliance, and promotes a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Product Quality Control: ensures products meet quality standards through daily inspections and testing, collaborates with production teams to resolve issues, implements corrective actions, and ensures raw materials and finished products meet specifications
Lead the Food Safety Team in upholding and enhancing performance under ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, encompassing GMP audits, housekeeping audits, corrective actions, customer complaint trends, internal audits, and management reviews
Develop and enforce policies and procedures to meet food and liquor legislation requirements
Ensure laboratory safety practices are followed at all times
Participate in New Product Development projects and factory trials for new products and packaging materials

Qualification and Experience

Matric
Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology and Analytical Chemistry
Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of applicable food and liquor legislative requirements is essential
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant laboratory. Liquid is preferable
Minimum of three years in a supervisory role within the processing environment.
Must have proven experience with ISO 22000
Strong knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

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