Quality Assurance Manager for Retail Frozen Foods

5 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SavageOne Pty Ltd Full time

Company Overview

SavageOne Pty Ltd is a dynamic and innovative company in the retail food sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our customers. We are seeking an experienced Quality Control professional to join our team as a Quality Assurance Manager for our Frozen Foods facility.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the quality and safety standards within our Frozen Foods facility, ensuring strict adherence to GFSI protocols and maintaining product integrity. This role is critical to ensuring food safety processes are followed through, and we require someone with excellent administrative and organizational skills, analytical thinking, and strong communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversight of day-to-day operations of the Food Safety Management System, including monitoring and reporting on product quality and issuing non-conformance reports.
  • Management of raw materials, work-in-progress ingredients, and finished products, including ordering, testing, and research.
  • Training staff on food safety and quality procedures, keeping them updated on national and international standards.
  • Maintenance of accurate records, including documentation, checklists, and reports on quality control processes.
  • Leadership of sanitation programs, including schedules, chemicals, cleaning protocols, and certifications.
  • Conducting regular product testing during manufacturing stages and ensuring all processes comply with safety standards.
  • Proper management of retention sample systems and the development of detailed specification files for raw materials and finished goods.
  • Supporting clients with finished goods specifications, certifications, and traceability from farm to plate.
  • Leading food safety meetings, reporting non-conformances, and ensuring corrective actions are followed through.
  • Supervising the facility in the absence of the Production Manager, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with employment regulations.
  • Assisting in production planning, food safety reporting, staffing, and productivity tracking.
  • Contributing to OHS planning and other administrative duties such as invoicing, stock control, and inventory management.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret and relay information effectively.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to adapt to changing business needs.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team, ensuring compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
  • Knowledge of food safety and quality standards, including GFSI and HACCP.

Salary Range

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $115,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth and development.



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