Quality Monitor - Nelspruit at RCL Foods

Minimum Requirements    

Qualification and Experience

• Sc. Consumer Science/ Food Science/ B.Tech. Food technology/ N.D Food Technology. N.D Biotechnology
• ISO 22000 implementation/ FSSC 22000
• Proven knowledge and experience of scientific testing techniques
• Ability to interpret results of analytical and microbiological testing
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication – ability to deal with both suppliers and customers
• Good numerical skills
• PC literate
• Good Interpersonal skills – able to work and communicate at all levels throughout the business
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as under own initiative
• Proven Leadership skills
• Experience of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, QMS  and HACCP programs
• Willing and capable to learn new skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

FOOD SAFETY

• Conduct all food safety training needs for the plant
• Conduct weekly hygiene/GMP audits
• Conduct glass and hard plastic checks as per schedule
• Conduct cleaning and sanitation checks- Post cleaning checks.
• Manage and monitor allergen management program in the plant
• Collect and review daily food safety checks from the plant and take proper actions when needed.
• Conduct daily staff hygiene checks
• Assist in managing pest control program within the site.
• Assist in preparing for external food safety audits
• Conduct annual mock recall or traceability exercises and feedback on the performance.
• Manage supplier non-conformances process and COA’s follow up.
• Assist the QAT in managing Food Safety Meetings activities and assist in compiling information for management reviews.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints, corrective actions and in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist in monitoring and verifying OPRP’s, CCP’s on daily basis
• Trend on a monthly: Micro results, customer complaints, Foreign Object, Corrective actions, chemical results, GMP audits, Supplier Non-conformances, Allergen Management, OPRP AND CCP monitoring.
• Assist in compiling monthly reports.
• Assist in managing control of non-conforming products
• Ensure staff adhere to Food Safety Culture

Quality Control:

• Perform daily quality analysis on final goods to determine compliance to the specification.
• Conduct frequent process control audits to ensure compliance
• Identify non-conformances from process and take necessary steps to correct.
• Train staff on QMS and relevant processes.
• Ensure staff adhere to Quality culture.
• Completion of all records required to comply the internal QMS system and audits.
• Update and generate Work Instructions, records, and SOP’s when necessary.
• To be able to answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.
• Maintain QC equipment to ensure accurate analysis, ensure calibration schedule is implemented.
• Update QC test methods when necessary
• Assist with information required for Monthly QC monthly Report