Junior Quality Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Epping, Cape Town, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Quality Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will have a relevant Quality qualification, a National Diploma in Food Technology or BSc Degree in Food Science, and 1–2 years’ experience in a Quality Manager role. Applicants must be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, have their own reliable transport, and be willing and able to work night shifts when required. If you are passionate about quality and looking for an opportunity to grow your career, we would love to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE    :           Permanent
SECTOR                          :           Quality Management / FMCG
BASIC SALARY              :           R30 000.00 + Benefits
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Quality Management qualification or similar qualification.
• National Diploma in Food Technology or BSc Degree in Food Science.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a Quality Manager role.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Own reliable transport.
• Must be willing and able to work night shifts when required.

• Ensure that the facility complies at all times with the requirements of the relevant audit standards.
• Take responsibility for quality and legislative compliance for all products manufactured within the facility.
• Manage all aspects of the laboratory and product testing, including the management of staff and resources.
• Raise non-conformances, both internal and relating to customer complaints, to address any deviations from the system or issues relating to products manufactured that may be unsafe for consumption.
• Investigate root causes and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Facilitate customer visits and factory tours.
• Provide technical Food Quality support to representatives when required.

• Ensure that all products manufactured are of consistent and reliable quality, in accordance with product specifications and customer expectations.
• Ensure that the functionality of all finished products is maintained according to their intended use, including preservative levels, antioxidant levels, curing salt levels and product color.
• Ensure that all procedures within the quality laboratory are followed to verify that products comply with specifications, including taste tests, SO₂ testing, nitrite testing, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), etc.
• Investigate quality issues as they arise and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure that all raw materials conform to the required specifications and meet production and customer requirements.
• Ensure that all external testing requirements are completed and fulfilled.

• Actively manage all staff and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Manage disciplinary procedures in accordance with the company’s disciplinary code.
• Manage and take responsibility for all laboratory staff.

• Communicate with customers and other customers within the Company Group to resolve and problem-solve quality-related issues.
• Personally handle and manage all customer complaints.
• Oversee operational projects through to successful handover.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and other duties as required by operational needs.

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30