Senior SHEQ Manager (Wheat & Maize Milling)

SUMMARY:
Senior SHEQ Manager (Wheat & Maize Milling)

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Senior SHEQ Manager (Wheat & Maize Milling)

📍 Location: Pretoria
🧑‍💼 Level: Senior | Executive Track

About the Role:

Our client, a leader in the food manufacturing sector, is seeking a Senior SHEQ Manager with proven expertise in wheat and maize milling, dry goods, and food safety systems. This individual will play a pivotal strategic role, not only overseeing compliance and operational excellence, but also laying the groundwork for executive-level responsibilities in the near future.

This is an exciting growth opportunity for a professional with a strong SHEQ, Pragma, and ISO/FSSC22000 background, coupled with experience in client management, export markets, and FDA regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Compliance & Systems Management

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive SHEQ and Quality Management Systems in line with FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

• Maintain a robust Pragma maintenance management system(similar system) integrated with quality and safety goals.

• Ensure up-to-date knowledge and full regulatory compliance with both local and international standards.

✅ Quality Assurance & Food Safety Leadership

• Oversee quality control across wheat and maize milling operations and dry goods production.

• Conduct internal audits, drive continuous improvement, and lead root cause analysis and CAPA processes.

• Ensure rigorous quality protocols and hygiene practices are implemented, monitored, and continuously improved.

✅ Client & Product Development Support

• Engage directly with national and international clients to ensure product and quality expectations are exceeded.

• Drive new product launches, ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from concept to production.

✅ Export & FDA Compliance

• Leverage experience in export markets to streamline product readiness for international distribution.

• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and maintain documentation required for global certification and audit readiness.

✅ Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

• Implement, manage, and monitor OHS protocols aligned with legal standards.

• Lead risk assessments, safety training, and corrective actions to ensure a safe working environment.

✅ Training & Development

• Conduct training for employees and department heads on SHEQ systems, FSSC compliance, OHS best practices, and process hygiene.

• Build a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

✅ Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain all quality and SHEQ documentation, including SOPs, audit findings, client reports, and export records.

• Provide regular, actionable reports to executive management, with strategic recommendations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 🎓 Minimum Qualification: National Diploma in Food Technology (Degree in Food Science, Quality or Engineering preferred)

• 📈 Experience: 5+ years in a senior SHEQ or Quality Assurance role within food manufacturing (wheat/maize milling essential)

• ✅ Strong working knowledge of FSSC 22000, Pragma, and ISO standards

• 🌍 Familiarity with export protocols and FDA compliance

• 🦺 Proven ability to lead Occupational Health & Safety programs

• 💬 Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and client-facing communication skills

• 🛠 Proficiency in audit preparation, incident investigation, and preventative planning

Career Growth Path:

This is a senior leadership role with a clear trajectory into an executive-level position. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping operational strategies and driving future organizational excellence.

Ready to Apply?

If you''''re a quality- and safety-driven leader in the food industry with a passion for excellence and a hunger for leadership growth — we''''d love to hear from you.

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