Quality Technologist

SUMMARY:
Quality Technologist 
A well-established FMCG manufacturing company based in Germiston is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Quality Technologist to join their team. 
This role is ideal for a technically strong individual with experience in Food Safety and Quality Management Systems who is passionate about maintaining high food safety standards, driving continuous improvement, and leading quality processes within a production environment. 
You will take full responsibility for developing, implementing, verifying, and continuously improving the Food Safety and Quality Management System at plant level, while managing a small quality team and working closely with production, technical, and customer stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Food Technology (Essential)

• Degree in Food Science (Preferred)

• 2–4 years’ Quality Assurance or technical experience in an FMCG environment

• 1–2 years’ supervisory experience

• Proven experience developing and/or reviewing Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, FSSC 22000)

• Strong understanding of food safety legislation and regulatory compliance

• Ability to manage audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions

• Must be able to commute reliably to Germiston or relocate at own cost

• Develop, update, implement, and verify the Food Safety and Quality Management System.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and certification standards (HACCP, FSSC, VACCP, TACCP).

• Maintain all quality documentation including procedures, policies, specifications, checklists, and work instructions.

• Conduct internal training to ensure compliance across departments.

• Develop and perform internal audit schedules.

• Represent the plant during customer and certification audits.

• Ensure continuous improvement and alignment between documentation and operational activities.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.

• Monitor raw materials, processes, and finished products to ensure compliance.

• Oversee microbiological sampling, trending, and reporting.

• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain zero tolerance for audit findings and process deviations.

• Ensure proper control of allergens, contamination risks, and hygiene standards.

• Verify compliance of product and process control equipment.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Production, Technical, NPD) on new product development and improvement projects.

• Develop and execute trial plans.

• Compile and distribute detailed trial reports.

• Update product specifications, work instructions, and quality documentation.

• Oversee trial sample management and implementation into production.

• Manage and coordinate Quality Controllers (5 direct reports).

• Supervise daily activities to ensure performance targets are achieved.

• Oversee time and attendance and ensure fair application of disciplinary processes.

• Support employee development and training.

• Foster a positive working environment and strong quality culture.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers and internal departments.

• Respond to client enquiries within agreed timelines.

• Represent the plant during audits and walk-throughs.

• Promote a strong culture of food safety and quality compliance.

• Ensure hygiene, PPE compliance, and food safety standards are maintained at all times.

• Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.