FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY ASSURANCE(QA) MANAGER / SPECIALIST
Durban- Outer West
Food Safety
We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Food Safety & Quality Assurance (QA) Manager / Specialist to be based at our client’s site in the Outer West of Durban.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and strengthening food safety and quality management systems at the client site. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of HACCP, FSSC 22000, auditing, laboratory testing and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will work closely with the client’s operational teams to ensure that food safety and quality processes are effectively implemented, maintained and continuously improved in line with relevant legislation, industry standards, customer requirements and company procedures.
- Relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Microbiology or a related field.
- Proven experience in a Food Safety and Quality Assurance management or specialist role, preferably within a food manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in HACCP principles and food safety management systems.
- Direct experience with FSSC 22000 standards, including experience with Intertek standards.
- Experience in preparing for and managing external audits.
- Experience conducting internal audits and risk assessments.
- Experience with laboratory testing, sample analysis and quality verification.
- Strong understanding of food safety legislation, regulations, quality standards and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to train, guide and support employees on food safety and quality requirements.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the client’s management and operational teams.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, implement and maintain effective food safety management systems, policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the client site.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant food safety legislation, regulations, quality standards and industry requirements.
- Lead the preparation for and management of external audits.
- Conduct regular internal audits to identify areas of non-compliance and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain and oversee the implementation of HACCP principles throughout the client’s operations.
- Manage and maintain compliance with FSSC 22000 requirements, including applicable Intertek standards.
- Oversee and conduct laboratory testing, sample analysis and quality verification processes.
- Investigate food safety and quality deviations and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
- Conduct food safety and quality risk assessments and ensure identified risks are appropriately controlled.
- Develop and deliver training to employees on food safety, quality standards, procedures and compliance requirements.
- Monitor food safety and quality performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ensure all relevant food safety and quality documentation, records and reports are accurately maintained and readily available for audits.
- Work closely with the client’s production and operational teams to promote a strong culture of food safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Provide professional guidance and support to management on food safety and quality-related matters.
- Ensure that corrective actions arising from audits, inspections, complaints and non-conformances are effectively implemented and monitored.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and quality across the client site.
TO APPLY,EMAIL YOUR CV TO: sam@scribantelabour.co.za