QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICAL MANAGER (Functioning in Packhouse)

SUMMARY:
Naboompsruit – Limpopo: The purpose of a Quality Control Technical Manager is to supervise staff and oversee product development procedures to ensure that products meet quality and efficiency standards, subsequently maximising profitability.

POSITION INFO:

The Manager will also work with clients (internal and external) to ensure the final products meet their needs and requirements in line with the company vision of supplying organic produce to every household.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Direct compliance experience – GG, FSA, IBL, BRC
• Preferred but not required experience in organic industry – EU and USDA Organic, “Natuurland”
• Minimum requirement of Food Technology Degree or Diploma
• Minimum 5 years technical/production experience
• Produce export experience
• Computer Skills – Excel proficient, MS Office

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

1. Subordinates - Management of all quality control staff
2. Act as quality support to Packhouse Operations Manager

REPORT TO:

1. C.E.O. and/or duly authorised Executive
2. Packhouse Operations Manager

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Oversee Quality Control
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Compliance Adherence
• Product Development

Key Performance Areas

Oversee Quality Control

Cold chain management – ensure best practises are adhered to

Product quality control

Management of positive release process

Adherence to labelling requirements

Inter-departmental training

Optimising Operational Flow focusing on improved quality

Food Safety & Hygiene

Traceability management - root cause analysis

Client Technical Manager liaison

Oversee overall hygiene standards – facility, staff etc

Microbial- and Chemical testing when required

HACCP - process management

1. Internal audits
2. Leading HACCP Team – meeting process
3. Root cause analysis and risk assessments
4. Non-conformance management – corrective action

Compliance Adherence

Internal and external audits

Ensuring all documentation for audits is correct and complete

Sector compliance – Inspections

Product Development

Specifications management 

Procurement – packaging material etc

Measurement/Incentive Measurable

Acceptable percentage audit pass rate

Customer service – rejections, claims

Personality Traits:

Focused on attention to detail

Open to presenting ideas

Excellent communication skills - bilingual

Patient by nature

Timeous

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Subordinates - Management of all quality control staff

Act as quality support to Packhouse Operations Manager

REPORT TO:

C.E.O. and/or duly authorised Executive

Packhouse

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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