Quality Assurance Manager

SUMMARY:
Quality Assurance Manager 
Grabouw 
Salary depending on experience

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements: BSc degree in Food Science, Horticulture, Agriculture or a related field Proven quality management experience in the apple and pear packing or post-harvest sector Practical experience with HACCP and BRCGS Knowledge of apple and pear post-harvest processes, quality defects, cooling and storage Experience with audits, non-conformances and customer complaints. Strong analytical, communication and team leadership skills Hands-on packhouse experience is essential Lead quality assurance and food safety from fruit intake to dispatch Maintain HACCP and BRCGS systems and ensure compliance Oversee fruit quality assessments and customer specifications Investigate quality losses and implement improvements Manage traceability, audits, corrective actions and customer complaints Train and guide packhouse teams on food safety and quality standards Travel internationally to visit clients and build relationships Monitor quality trends and manage the QA budget Advantageous: Experience with retailer-specific protocols Knowledge of controlled-atmosphere storage and export quality requirements Familiarity with quality data analysis and reporting. A Master's degree Consultant: Vonne Scholtz - Dante Personnel Cape Town - Century City Apply via our website If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful