Food Safety & Quality Assurance

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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Role:

The candidate will be overseeing all aspects of the fish and oil manufacturing processes to ensure they are conducted efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards. This role requires a strong background in food science, technology, or related fields, along with extensive experience in food safety and quality management within the FMCG industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the fishmeal and oil manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to specified procedures and methods.
• Monitor production activities to maintain high standards of product quality and safety.
• Stay up to date with relevant legislative, regulatory, and statutory requirements related to fish canning and fishmeal production.
• Implement and maintain a robust feed safety and quality management system, continuously reviewing and improving processes.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.
• Identify and evaluate feed safety risks using HACCP principles, implementing necessary controls to mitigate these risks.
• Provide formal training and guidance to staff on feed safety and quality management practices.
• Ensure that subordinates are adequately resourced and supported to carry out their duties effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in food science and technology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or chemical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a food safety and quality manager in the FMCG industry.
• Experience with lab operations/certification will be an advantage

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislative, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Familiarity with standards for fishmeal feed safety and quality.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve production goals while maintaining quality standards.

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