Quality Assurance Technologist

R420k plus bonus

West Coast

Excellent career opportunity with leading FMCG Group for experienced QA Technologist. Reporting to the QA Manager you will be responsible for ensuring compliance of all aspects of document control with regards to the various Food Safety Systems and various international certification bodies.

Key performance areas

• Management of all documented systems, which will include but not limited to:
  • Main documented system -all certification schemes
  • Calibration system & schedule
  • Various certification scheme documents
  • Corrective actions
  • Ad hoc information requests
• Daily management of QC’s / QC Supervisor
• Management of Internal Defects
• Manage the conduction of Quality Standards Checks and take appropriate action to enable 100% compliance.
• Ensure all legislative requirements are met in all areas of the plant
• The operational management of quality control and quality assurance, FSSC/ISO and HACCP.
• Participation in internal audits, external audits and customer visits and complaints.
• Monitoring and investigating product complaints and returns.
• Reporting on compliance with company and regulatory standards, both plant and warehouse facilities.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree/Diploma in Food Science & Technology, Biochemistry/Food Microbiology
• Occupational Health & Safety, HACCP / FSSC Implementation certificates will be advantageous
• Minimum of 2 years food processing (FMCG) experience at a similar role with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP (food safety) and ISO Systems, SHEQ
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000