SUMMARY:
The Sernick Group was founded in 1982 and is a diversified organisation with an integrated value chain in the agricultural sector. The group employs more than 500 people throughout it''s value chain. The Sernick Beef Abattoir forms an integral part of the Sernick Groupand we are looking for the right candidate to join our Team.
POSITION INFO:
The following position is currently available at Sernick Beef Abattoir in Kroonstad.
Position reports directly to the General Manager: Sernick Beef.
SAFETY, HEALTH, QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree or Diploma related to Health and Safety Management.
- At least five years management experience in a FMCG production environment as Health and Safety/Quality/Environmental Manager.
- Knowledge of working in a food processing environment and food safety systems
- Must have organisational and people management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
- Must be able to sort out problems pertaining to food safety, as well as OHS, quality and the environment.
- Computer literate to at least intermediate level (Windows, MS Word and Excel)
- Due to operational requirements the willingness to work outside of normal working hours, on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transportation as the position require occasional travel.
MUST HAVE WORKING EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF:
- FSSC 22000 V6.1
- OHS Act Training – (Health and Safety Rep)
- R638 Requirements
- Micro Results and Interpretation – Codes Alimentarius
- SANS requirements
- Animal Welfare
- Food Safety and Cosmetics Act
- Red Meat Regulations Act 40 of 2000
- Pest Control
- Export of Meat products
- Import of livestock
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent professional work standard
- Ability to work well under pressure, multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem solving skills
- Take responsibility of daily tasks
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent communication skills on all levels
- Work in a team and independently.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a team of Quality Controllers.
- Report, log, investigate and resolve non-conformances and customer complaints
- Ensure all relevant inspections and checklists are completed on time.
- Inspect data on checklists and ensure non-conformances are logged.
- Ensure all checklists on file.
- Ensure equipment and dilution rates are verified and calibrated, in writing, as specified in the procedures (i.e. Thermometers, Scales, Cleaning Chemicals, etc.)
- General walk-throughs and inspections in plant – ensure procedures are followed throughout the abattoir production environment and relevant departments outside the production environment. I.e. taking temperature readings at freezers outside the abattoir
- Ensure employees abide by the Policies and Procedures of the Company.
- Assist with all Food Safety investigations, complete investigations and report to the General Manager.
- Assist by ensuring Legal Compliance within the System (i.e. Meat Safety Act).
- Educate employees on all relevant Policies and Procedures.
- Responsible for induction of new employments.
- Conduct Toolbox Talks on Occupational Safety as well as Food Safety Talks.
- Responsible for compliance of Microbiological Sampling Plan – Samples send to External SANAS Accredited Laboratory
- Responsible for maintenance issues to be reported to the Maintenance Manager.
- Responsible and accountable for all Internal and External Audits in terms of all applicable legislation.
- Responsible to conduct traceability process and record keeping
- General administrative and detailed record keeping duties as required
- Responsible to report all non-conformances immediately to the General Manager, with full details and statements.
- All duties as per Occupational Health & Safety Manager appointment.
Salary and benefits are negotiable and market related.
Please email a detailed CV together with all relevant documents to .
Closing date: 3 January 2025 at 16:00
Applications not meeting all of the requirements above, will not be considered. If you are not contacted within 4 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
