Purpose of the job:
Supervise, support and lead quality improvements initiatives on site. Monitor adherence to the quality management system through
verification (audits) and the review of the systems. Additionally he/she will be responsible for supporting the development and maintain a quality, food safety and customer-focus culture within the site.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct analytical and rheological tests on samples: Incoming raw material, during production as well as during packaging
- Conduct Daily Quality Control checks:
- Ensure accuracy:
- Control sample
- Methodology
- Self maintenance
- Ensure safety and cleanliness:
- Adhere to master cleaning schedule
- Adhere to safe operating procedures
- Assist in the Maintenance of the Quality Control Systems:
- Assist in the functional activities of the quality control laboratory and test bakery
- Communicating the quality of daily milled and packed products to HOD and Production
- Managing laboratory staff to ensure effective operation of the laboratory and test bakery at all times
- Plan maintenance and servicing of laboratory and test bakery equipment and machinery, ensure accuracy of equipment and results at all times
- Ensure that all test procedures and methods are properly understood, carried out and evaluated
- Manage timeously collation of results and compilation of reports which will ensure actions taken are effective
- Maintain general standard of housekeeping and safety
- Review work instruction and report any changes required
- Assisting the Management of Premier prerequisite program (PRP) and HACCP through implementation, training, maintenance, verification and review thereof to ensure adherence at all times to all standards and requirement
- Assisting the Manager with departmental functions and having the role of 2IC.
Audits/Verification:
- Audits is conducted as required on the QA system
- Quality inspections is conducted as required
- Hygiene and pest control inspections is conducted
- Audit Non-conformances are identified, communicated to HOD’s and actioned
Verify actions taken to ensure that it is well implemented and effectiveness thereof
Qualifications:
- Matric
- Qualified Food Technologist or Degree in Food Science or Biochemical Degree, or Analytical Chemistry Degree
Experience:
- Min of 3 – 5 years’ experience in FMCG Laboratory
- 2 Years’ experience in a Supervisory role
- 2 Years’ experience in the milling industry
- Computer literacy
Knowledge, skills and abilities):
- Accuracy
- Calculations
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
