Quality and Food Safety Systems Manager at RCL Foods

Job Description    

The purpose of the job is to ensure successful management of resources within the food safety and quality department within the division. This includes a chemistry and physical testing laboratory as well as the food safety and customer care departments. This position is based in Randfontein.

Minimum Requirements  

• NDip Food Technology or equivalent qualification
• Lead Auditor
• Min 5 years hands on experience in the management of a Quality and Food Safety Department in the FMCG Food industry including packaging
• Certificates in QMS ( HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 17025)
• Thorough knowledge of QMS ( HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 17025)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compile management and board reports on the status of quality and food safety in the division
• Report on the quality and food safety aspects that may have an impact on the business.
• Manage the establishment, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of FSSC 22000 within the division.
• Manage the establishment, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of laboratory systems that will result in the provision of efficient, cost effective, and accurate results.
• Liaise with the operations team – Processing Managers (Plants), National Procurement Manager – Grocery, R&D and Logistics departments on any quality and food safety concerns related to suppliers, raw material, finished product and processes.
• Approval of new suppliers and new raw materials
• Ensure all retailer requirements are met.
• Management of retailer visits and audits.
• Management of certification, export and regulatory audits.
• Ensure successful certifications and outcomes in all external audits.
• Management of departmental staff- selection, performance appraisals, mentoring and development.