Description:
Key Responsibilities:As the Quality Manager, you will lead and oversee various quality initiatives, ensuring that our client meets the highest standards:
Product Compliance & Certification: Manage product compliance testing for export sampling and certification of fish and other species. HACCP Leadership: Lead the HACCP team and create a culture of quality awareness within the plant by facilitating cross-functional collaboration on quality solutions. Customer Service & Regulatory Standards: Set customer service standards to ensure all products are fit for purpose and comply with both customer and regulatory requirements. Quality Management System Implementation: Oversee the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the quality management system, conducting audits and offering expert advice. Training & Development: Train staff on updated quality and food safety practices, ensuring the team is equipped to meet the latest standards and industry needs. Recall Preparedness: Lead mock product recalls, ensuring the team is prepared for actual recall scenarios. Annual Reviews & Documentation: Manage annual management reviews and ensure proper documentation procedures are in place for quality programs. Employee Health & Safety: Ensure all employees handling food products undergo necessary medical surveillance assessments. Team Leadership: Motivate and guide your team to deliver high-quality results consistently. Requirements:To be successful in this role, you should bring a blend of experience, expertise, and a passion for quality:
Education: Grade 12, National Diploma in Food Technology, and Certificate in Quality Management. Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a senior quality role, with experience as a quality specialist or quality engineer in a quality management environment. Skills & Knowledge: Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, microbiology, NRCS inspection procedures, and industry legislation. Regulatory Expertise: Familiarity with external regulators and service providers such as NRCS, EU export compliance, HACCP, DEFF, MSC, and the TRACES system. License & Transport: A valid driverâ??s license and your own transport.
05 Apr 2025;
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gumtree.co.za