Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager
Location: Queenstown
Listing Reference: twizz_000477
Apply By: 20 September 2024
Industry: Food & Beverages
Job Category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale, and Supply Chain
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Employment Equity Position: No

Introduction:
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Manager to join our team in Queenstown. As the custodian of our management system, you will play a critical role in ensuring that plant hygiene, product quality, and compliance standards are upheld. This role requires a leader who can drive continuous improvement, ensure adherence to quality protocols, and develop a team that partners with production to consistently deliver top-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Micro Measurement & Validation: Oversee the micro measurement and validation processes across all equipment and products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Plant Hygiene Management: Ensure all staff adhere to stringent cleaning regimes in all process areas, maintaining the highest levels of hygiene.
• Deviation Investigation: Investigate any deviations from quality standards, establish root causes, and implement preventative measures to mitigate further risks.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team, closing any skills gaps and fostering a culture of quality excellence within the production environment.
• Compliance & Improvement: Ensure monthly compliance with the management system, recommending and implementing improvements during food safety meetings.
• Training & Inspections: Conduct refresher training and regular inspections to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, workplace hygiene, and product quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Grade 12; Bachelor’s degree in a quality-related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, with a strong background in ISO standards, HACCP, hygiene practices, and micro management. Experience in laboratory management is also essential.

Core/Technical Business Knowledge:

• Negotiating Skills: Excellent negotiating skills to ensure quality and compliance at all levels.
• Finance Solutions: Ability to understand and implement complex finance solutions related to quality management.
• Pressure Management: Capability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Communication & Influence: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes across all levels and disciplines within the organization.

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If you have a passion for quality assurance and a track record of maintaining high standards in the FMCG sector, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Ensure your application is submitted by 20 September 2024, and take the next step in your career with a leading company in the Food & Beverages industry.