Quality Controller_Food Packaging_Linbro Park_JHB

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Vacancy_Quality Controller Linbro Park (R25k-R30k)

 

Core Responsibilities

• Quality Management System (QMS)
• Improve, implement, monitor, and report on QMS performance.
• Analyse trends and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with international and national standards.
• Oversee product recalls and maintain full traceability.
• Standards & Procedures
• Establish and review quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Work with purchasing to define supplier quality requirements.
• Set packaging safety and quality standards.
• Document and maintain policies, procedures, and checklists.
• Verification & Validation
• Manage sampling, laboratory testing, and results review.
• Report verification and validation outcomes monthly.
• Training & Supervision
• Conduct screening and induction for new employees.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance monitoring.
• Communicate job expectations and verify training effectiveness.
• Audits & Inspections
• Perform internal audits, walk-abouts, and inspections.
• Identify problems, recommend improvements, and enforce policies.
• Customer Complaints & Trend Analysis
• Lead investigations and corrective actions.
• Prepare documentation and reports on failed processes, recalls, and re-validations.
• Financial & Strategic Planning
• Manage raw materials and stock level alerts ,support strategic plans.
• Conduct hazard analyses and implement preventive measures.

General Conduct

• Deliver high-quality work, meet deadlines, follow procedures, and maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate respectfully and resolve conflicts professionally.
• Work as part of a team, support other departments when required, and adhere to safety regulations.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Packaging, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in a supervisory or management role in the food or packaging industry (food packaging preferred).

Skills:

• Strong teamwork, communication, and computer literacy (Word, Excel).
• Good arithmetic, attention to detail, and ability to read/draft manuals and checklists.
• Knowledge of audit criteria (FSA, Intertek, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14000).

 

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