Quality Systems Controller FMCG -bakery - Pretoria R 28 485.00 per month CTC (prov. and 13th)

Quality Systems Controller FMCG -bakery - Pretoria R 28 485.00 per month CTC (prov. and 13^th)

Mass Production Bakery seeks a Quality Systems Controller to assist the QS Manager with the design, implementation, and maintenance of all Quality systems.

Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge

• Diploma or BTech in Food Technology or Degree in Food Science or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum 2 years experience in FMCG environment (Bakery preferred)

• Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity

• GMP-Good Manufacturing Practices

• HACCP- Hazzard Analysis and Critical Control Point

• SQMS- Supplier Quality Management Systems.

• AIB and/or YUM Standards

• FSSC 22000

• Food Defence Physical requirements / Working conditions

• Ability to work in a plant environment with fast-moving machinery for extended hours.

• Able to work in elevated temperature/high humidity, high flour dust environment.

• Work rotating shifts as well as weekends and public holidays in a bakery environment.

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods

• Required bakery PPE to be worn whilst on duty and in required areas.

• No fear of heights.

• Not allergic to gluten/ wheat

Duties and responsibilities

• AIB, Yum, Food Defence, FSSC, and SQMS standards implementation and managing of systems

• SPC (WinSPC and Sightline) performance monitoring and problem-solving. Compile reports for regional and global directors.

• Document Control system (Reviewing of procedures, programs, policies, SOPs, work instructions, and records)

• Auditing and training on the above-mentioned document control system.

• Systems implementation and update. • Verification and validation of CCPs.

• Supplier Performance monitoring and Approval (provision with specs, COAs, datasheets, supplier audits, delivery conditions, Continuous Guarantees, etc).

• Distribution center audits.

• Compile training manuals and train associates (employees) on Quality and Food Safety.

• Assist R&D during trial runs.

• Conduct shelf-life tests, nutritional analysis, and chemical testing.

• Conduct validation studies.

• Conduct kinetics studies

• Environmental program monitoring; uploading on Aybit system; follow up on “out of spec” results; reporting to managers and regional directors.

• Process orders on SAP system.

• Raising non-conformances internally and externally; follow up and close out of investigation    proceedings

• Customer Complaints (Major - Report writing and investigation and Minor - Digistics website)- update on Qlik Sense.

• HACCP team leader backup - Part of HACCP implementation and monitoring. Attend and lead meetings in absence of the QS Manager. • Compile KPI and Spec compliance report to be sent to customers.

• Conduct Internal Food Safety audits; Control, issue, and update Documentation audits; Conduct internal Yum audit twice annually; Conduct annual SQMS audits.

• Conduct self-inspections with departmental teams and follow up on action plans.

• Conduct Ninja audits with QCs once a month.

• Involved with Regulatory authorities including Halal and Kosher. Have to stay updated with regulatory requirements.

• Back-up for Quality Controllers when needed.

• External audits preparations and C/Action plans.

• Adhoc tasks as and when requested by the QS and Country QS manager. Skills Required

• Excellent administrative/document control skills.

• Very good understanding of Quality and Food Safety systems and their implementation.

• Must be able to handle pressure, irregular hours and be dedicated.

• Be a self-starter, have good decision-making skills, and not be easily influenced.

• Take initiative and be self-motivated.

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