Quality Control Manager (Wine Industry experience)

SUMMARY:
Responsible for the running of the laboratory and managing of staff. Industry related experience essential.

POSITION INFO:

Job Outputs

 Quality Control / Assurance

• Develops and maintains systems to establish standards relating to activities and products.
• Develops and maintains systems to measure performance against established standards.
• Monitors performance in all areas according to agreed standards and takes necessary action to communicate/advise/assist according to performance levels.
• Ensures tests methods and activities are aligned with wine industry standards and practices.
• Assists with new product introduction                                   

 Quality Management System

• Manages the strategic implementation of BRC, IFS, IPW Certification.                                   
• Ensures annual surveillance and re-certification audits are carried out.
• Establishes and implements necessary communication strategy for the improvement and awareness of quality issues across all departments
• Ensures that all non-conformances and corrective actions are completed and logged
• Ensures that all work instructions, operating procedures are current and complied with.

 Laboratory Research and Development    

• Supports and guides Laboratory staff with regards to new product developments and techniques       
• Participates actively in all new developments of Wine Making and Bottling.
• Consults with raw material suppliers and stays abreast of new product offerings, developments and costs.  
• Matches resources to the technical requirements and capacity.                                 
• Evaluates manufacturing process continuously, optimizing existing and catering for new technologies
• Integrates new wine and bottling processing developments into new manufacturing technologies       

 People Management

• Supports, grows and guides staff in a strategic capacity.
• Ensures effective communication between management and QC staff and production personnel.
• Manages staff according to company standards, policies and procedures.
• Conducts performance appraisals and reviews and recruits staff when necessary.
• Identifies training needs and contributes to the development of individuals in conjunction with the Human Resources Consultant by initiating training and development programs.

 Health, Hygiene and Safety  

• Acts as the responsible person in terms of the OHS Act and ensures compliance with statutory legislation and that all company policies and procedures are compliant with the OHS Act.
• Promotes a healthy and safe environment by contributing to the ongoing improvement of safety awareness and practices.
• Ensures production processes are monitored and changes are initiated in accordance with the company’s Hygiene Management System and Procedures.
• Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards.

 Skills and Competencies

 Sound Management and People Skills

•  Strategic understanding of Wine Making Processes in the wine industries
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of product development techniques
• Thorough knowledge of quality control/assurance practices
• Knowledge of BRC, IFS, IPW
• Certification maintenance and principles    

 Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Quality Assurance and previous Laboratory experience.
• Relevant Chemistry Degree or equivalent diploma (Wine Making).     

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