Description:
Join National Brands Limited (NBL) at our Rosslyn Snacks Factory in Pretoria, Gauteng, and be part of producing South Africa’s most iconic snacks, including Willards chips , Big Korn Bites , and Cheese Curls . Our fast-paced, dynamic environment offers hands-on experience and valuable exposure to all levels of the business, where every role is crucial in maintaining the high standards of quality and innovation our brands are known for. At NBL, we foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and personal growth, where your contributions make a real impact. If you're passionate about food production and thrive in a results-driven environment, NBL is the perfect place to grow your career.
Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?
- Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite snacks brands, influencing daily life.
- Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
- Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.
Step into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking a QMS Technician to drive success at NBL Rosslyn Snacks in Rosslyn, Pretoria . The successful incumbent will be responsible for the management of the Quality Management Systems
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager
Key Areas of Impact:
- Quality and food safety system document control: develop; review, maintain and update
- Ensure that the factory prepares for all internal and external audits
- Draw up new relevant procedures and other documents and records for process modification and standard maintenance
- Ensure all records are up to date and completed in line with AIB/FSSC 22000 guidelines, checklists verification for accurate completion, equipment calibration registers up to date
- Coordinate and monitor the corrective and preventive action system with trend analysis and reporting
- Coordinate and conduct traceability and mock recall exercises
- HACCP committee member (review of the HACCP risk assessment)
- SAP Quality management
- Plan and co-ordinate Management review annually
- Conduct gap analysis for each management system requirements to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled as per the standard. (FSSC 22000, ISO 2200, ISO/TS 22002-1 AIB, and HACCP)
- Ensure training requirements from all the standards are identified, communicated with HR and budgeted for annually.
- Coordinate and manage a pool of internal auditors – ensuring at least 20 people are trained at any one time.
- Manage the Internal Audit system: Schedule and conduct audits; drive gap closure
- Site Calibration Register updated. Ensure that all measuring equipment and or devices are calibrated as and when required and location identified. Implement a tracker and remind the relevant owner of calibration
- Management of Non Conformance and Concession System
- Ensure that all non-conformances and concessions are closed out within the agreed times
- Maintain a real time non-conformance system
- Daily, weekly and monthly reporting of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and concession status
- Summarize and consolidate all NCRs and concessions in line with priorities.
- Trend completion of all site’s NCRs and concessions and follow up with relevant personnel on completion dates
- Assist in laboratory duties when necessary
- Assist in QC duties when necessary in relation to AIB and FSSC 22000 requirements
- Warehouse and stores checks
- Assist in visual checks on product stored in the site warehouse.
- Assist in inspections on packaging stored in the packaging stores where necessary
- Assist with GMP audits where required
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
- At least 2 years’ quality control experience gained in the Food Industry
- Previous QMS experience
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
- A completed tertiary qualification in Food Sciences or Food Technology or related field
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
- Audit and compliance knowledge
- Knowledge of FSSC 22000 standard and AIB Food Safety Standards
- HACCP
- GMP and GLP
- Internal auditing experience
- SAP knowledge
- Be computer literate
- Good working relationship with production and packaging team
- Be a systematic worker and keep to procedures
Take the Next Step with NBL
Join a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, NBL offers a rewarding career. Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of snacking!
Requirements:
- Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite snacks brands, influencing daily life.
- Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
- Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.
- Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager
- Quality and food safety system document control: develop; review, maintain and update
- Ensure that the factory prepares for all internal and external audits
- Draw up new relevant procedures and other documents and records for process modification and standard maintenance
- Ensure all records are up to date and completed in line with AIB/FSSC 22000 guidelines, checklists verification for accurate completion, equipment calibration registers up to date
- Coordinate and monitor the corrective and preventive action system with trend analysis and reporting
- Coordinate and conduct traceability and mock recall exercises
- HACCP committee member (review of the HACCP risk assessment)
- SAP Quality management
- Plan and co-ordinate Management review annually
- Conduct gap analysis for each management system requirements to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled as per the standard. (FSSC 22000, ISO 2200, ISO/TS 22002-1 AIB, and HACCP)
- Ensure training requirements from all the standards are identified, communicated with HR and budgeted for annually.
- Coordinate and manage a pool of internal auditors – ensuring at least 20 people are trained at any one time.
- Manage the Internal Audit system: Schedule and conduct audits; drive gap closure
- Site Calibration Register updated. Ensure that all measuring equipment and or devices are calibrated as and when required and location identified. Implement a tracker and remind the relevant owner of calibration
- Management of Non Conformance and Concession System
- Ensure that all non-conformances and concessions are closed out within the agreed times
- Maintain a real time non-conformance system
- Daily, weekly and monthly reporting of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and concession status
- Summarize and consolidate all NCRs and concessions in line with priorities.
- Trend completion of all site’s NCRs and concessions and follow up with relevant personnel on completion dates
- Assist in laboratory duties when necessary
- Assist in QC duties when necessary in relation to AIB and FSSC 22000 requirements
- Warehouse and stores checks
- Assist in visual checks on product stored in the site warehouse.
- Assist in inspections on packaging stored in the packaging stores where necessary
- Assist with GMP audits where required
- At least 2 years’ quality control experience gained in the Food Industry
- Previous QMS experience
- A completed tertiary qualification in Food Sciences or Food Technology or related field
- Audit and compliance knowledge
- Knowledge of FSSC 22000 standard and AIB Food Safety Standards
- HACCP
- GMP and GLP
- Internal auditing experience
- SAP knowledge
- Be computer literate
- Good working relationship with production and packaging team
- Be a systematic worker and keep to procedures