Head of SHEQ and Services

Recruiter:

Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

SWE000116/LJvdW

Date posted:

Monday, March 28, 2022

Location:

Swellendam, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Southern Oil Pty Ltd, an established company and market leader in the manufacturing of Canola oil and related products in the retail, food services, and bulk sectors, has the following exciting career opportunity in Swellendam.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities:

Quality Control
- Ensure quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards and testing material.
- Establish quality standards by studying product and consumer requirements in collaboration with Management, Production, Technical and Engineering departments.
- Provides technical leadership and expertise within the field of Quality Assurance and testing.
- Monitor all quality assurance activities, test results, defects, root cause analysis and the identification of areas of continuous improvement.
- Institute rework standards by devising inspection and physical testing methods and procedures.
- Create a product quality documentation system by ensuring updated Quality Assurance Policies, Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensure the proper usage of available tools and instruments to gain maximum benefit.
- Escalate testing and Quality Assurance matters to responsible role players.
- Maintain product quality by enforcing Quality Assurance Policies, Procedures, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Schedule and assign team members and follow up on test and work results to comply with Quality Assurance operational requirements.
- Develop a Quality Assurance team.
- Manage outputs of Quality Assurance team members by coaching, counselling and disciplining employees.
- Prepare the Quality Assurance budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances and initiate corrective actions.
- Ensure effective Laboratory Management.
- Ensure consistent quality of various products.
- Create and maintain product specifications.
- Resolve customer complaints.
- Provide professional and knowledgeable technical assistance to, and liaise with customers.
Effluent Plant, Splitting Plant and Boilers
- Ensure the provision of specified services at optimum cost and agreed on service levels.
- Ensure the effective operation of the following:
  - Boilers
  - Soap Stock Splitting Plant
  - Effluent Treatment Plant
  - Cooling Towers
  - Fire Safety Installations
- Ensure daily upkeep and maintenance of civil infrastructure.
Health and Safety
- GMR 2.1 appointment and contact person for the Company.
- Take responsibility for site security and access control.
- Ensure the company is and stays compliant as per the OHS Act.
- Research, implement and maintain a leading environmental policy that complies with the specified legislation.

Key Competencies:

Education and Skills

B Degree in Engineering with either GCC or with the required experience is essential
B Degree in Science, Chemistry/ Food Science, Product Management or related field
Certification in Quality Management/ Control and Internal Auditing
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance position within an FMCG environment
A minimum of 2 years of laboratory and/or scientific research experience is essential
Proven knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management systems (HACCP, ISO, FSSC)
Knowledge of methods and processes involved in manufacturing, quality and statistical techniques
Knowledge of edible oil processing will be an advantage

Interpersonal Skills

Dynamic and innovative
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong planning and organizing skills
Strong communication skills
Meticulous and detail orientated
Analytical and strategic thinking
Work systematically and willing to learn
Good Time Management skills
Good Report Writing skills
Team Player and autonomous
Tolerance for stress
Energetic and enthusiastic

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Head of SHEQ and Services

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