QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

SUMMARY:
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Bonnievale
 
Our client produces cheese and butter and is hiring for a QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER.  This position reports to the Operations Manager.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety System (FSSC22000).
• Manage action plans related to food safety systems.
• Serve as management representative during food safety, quality, and legislative audits.
• Monitor compliance with applicable legislation.
• Analyse and trend non-conformances and manage verification and validation activities.
• Manage and trend all customer complaints.
• Communicate with management and liaise with sister companies to ensure uniformity in food safety standards and finished goods.
• Develop and execute a yearly training schedule; organize organizational training.
• Train teams on food safety and health and safety standards.
• Supervise all internal audits and ensure successful execution of external audits.
• Report quarterly on quality/food safety objectives, compile action plans, and monitor execution.
• Lead monthly food safety and quality meetings.
• Research new standards related to acceptable levels in food safety and other hazards.
• Compile and manage SLAs according to established procedures.
• Coordinate with retailers for label sign-offs with regards to legal requirements.
• Review and update FSMS documentation.
• Manage Food Fraud (VACCP studies) and Food Defense (TACCP) systems, ensuring action plans are followed.
• Oversee the quality team.

• Act as SHE Chairperson, hazardous chemical substance coordinator, work permits supervisor, and emergency team member (evacuation Marshall).
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Health & Safety System.
• Management representative and collaborate with outsourced SHE representatives for legislative audits.

• A Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Technology or Food Science or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in Quality Assurance Management.
• At least 5 years of experience managing a quality team.
• Experience in the dairy industry is an advantage.
• Implementation and maintenance of FSSC22000.

• Familiarity with current food safety legislation and regulations.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans, both spoken and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Willingness to work weekend shifts when operationally required and must have own transport.

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