Quality Assurance Assistant Manager

4 weeks ago

Stellenbosch Western Cape, South Africa Finovate Full time

Our client is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and target driven **Quality Assurance Assistant Manager** for their farm in the **Klapmuts area.**

**Company Overview**:
An Agricultural business which builds, maintains and grows world class primary production operations which produce and pack high value exportable produce. Their core values revolve around Relationships, Stewardship, Excellence, and Integrity.

**Job Overview**:
The Quality Assurance Manager (QA) for the Blueberry Packhouse plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the quality and hygiene standards of the blueberry packing process. Reporting directly to the Packhouse Manager, this position involves overseeing the Quality Control (QC) team, implementing procedures, ensuring compliance, and contributing to overall packhouse efficiency.

**Responsibilities**:
**Hygiene and Procedures**:

- Verify and enforce correct hygiene, fruit handling, and temperature procedures.
- Ensure adherence to hygiene rules and traceability procedures.
- Monitor for pest activity and foreign body contamination.

**Quality Control Management**:

- Oversee the QC function in the packhouse.
- Evaluate QC staff, assign duties, and provide continuous training.
- Communicate inspection results and advise leadership on quality matters.

**Shelf-Life Assessments**:

- Complete all shelf-life assessments.
- Collect, analyse, and communicate shelf-life data.
- Collaborate in decision-making regarding fruit avenues with the Packhouse Manager.

**Communication and Reporting**:

- Communicate QC results, pests, and other relevant matters impacting fruit quality to growers.
- Report any concerns and conduct regular farm visits.
- Liaise with exporters/customers, packhouse, and production units regarding fruit quality.

**Data Analysis and Documentation**:

- Maintain accurate and timely records.
- Collect and analyse relevant QC information for monitoring and decision-making.

**Collaboration and Training**:

- Collaborate with the wider team, sharing knowledge and fostering a positive team environment.
- Demonstrate computer skills, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to ethical standards.
- Provide training and continuous refresher courses to the QC team.

**Compliance and Audits**:

- Oversee compliance functions at packhouse.
- Act as a supervisor/contact person between their client and the company.
- Assist packhouse with audits, provide advice, and make recommendations.

**Contribution to Company Culture**:

- Create a positive culture on the farm and in packhouse by encouraging collaboration, self-motivation, and pursuit of excellence.
- Contribute to the wider business culture by sharing knowledge and facilitating development.

**Requirements**:

- Own transport
- Relevant experience in quality assurance, preferably in the fruit industry.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of blueberry production and post-harvest processes.
- Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
- Computer proficiency.

**Area**: Klapmuts.

**Starting date**: June 2024.

**Salary**:R18 000-R25 000

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