Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

3 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Recruit For Africa Pty Limited Full time
Job Description

Company Overview

We are a leading recruitment agency, Recruit For Africa Pty Limited, dedicated to connecting talented professionals with exciting opportunities in the FMCG industry.

Job Summary

We seek an experienced Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to join our team. As a key member of our operations, you will be responsible for driving risk, technical food safety, and quality compliance across the business from a strategic level.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Manage and coordinate the plant QA Team.
  2. Oversee compliance management and QA / Food Safety Systems.
  3. Collaborate with regional teams to meet quality and safety targets.
  4. Align with Group SHEQ teams for strategic alignment and process improvements.
  5. Provide technical expertise and insight on daily operations and cost-saving initiatives.
  6. Conduct plant audits and manage customer complaints.
  7. Maintain HACCP System and control documentation / process flows.
  8. Drive customer relationship improvement and market trend understanding.
  9. Provide technical, legal, and advisory support.
  10. Lead technical teams to meet strategic goals and targets.
  11. Facilitate interventions for non-compliance.

Qualifications and Skills

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • A minimum tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Environmental Health, BSc Microbiology, or equivalent.
  • Production and process management, ISO Systems, Labour relations, Food Safety, and Quality Management.
  • Project management, planning and organization, problem-solving, cost control, and data interpretation.
  • Leadership qualities such as assertiveness, initiative, resilience, adaptability, and analytical problem solving.

Experience and Attributes

With a minimum of 5 years in FMCG bakery / dessert experience, you will possess leadership skills, stress tolerance, adaptability, and a team-oriented approach. Your attributes should include continual growth and a strong work ethic.



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