Quality Control Supervisor

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE006418/KS

Date posted:

Monday, February 16, 2026

Location:

Coega, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting a Quality Control Supervisor to join a leading FMCG company based in Coega, Gqeberha. This role is ideal for a hands-on quality professional who is passionate about food safety, compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Ensure that all incoming recipes, raw material, in process, final product specifications and packaging materials specifications are adhered to and met
Ensure CCP’s, OPRP’s and PRP’s are maintained
Ensure trimming, blending, ageing, filling, flavoring, freezing, canning, blanching, pasteurizing, coding and final product packaging material quality requirements are adhered to and met
Ensure all junior QC staff (incl. Line Inspectors, QC lab inspectors, QC teachers, etc.) are adequately trained and assessed to meet predetermined requirements
Reporting of any and all non-conformances to QC Manager and Production Manager, with regards to all product and equipment
Assist production with any root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions
Perform quality testing and inspection on raw, in-process and final product for each process
Ensure traceability of raw material, in process and final product is maintained at all times
Ensure wastage of raw material, in -process, final product and packaging is kept to a minimum at all times
Carefully assess and identify the products that do not meet the specified requirements or quality standards
Carry out the necessary actions according to the reworking plan.
Ensure that the rework process is well-documented and that any adjustments or modifications are accurately recorded
Work with production to meet planned targets
Ensure all QC records are completed accurately and signed off timeously
Coordinate and assist with product sampling and pilot trials

Minimum requirements

Grade 12
Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field
Minimum 3 years experience in quality control / food science within the food, dairy, or citrus industry
In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, and GMP principles
Proficient in MS Office
Valid drivers license and own transport
Must be willing to work shifts

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