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POSITION: Quality Technologist
LOCATION: Malmesbury
REPORTING TO: QA Manager: Malmesbury and GFMP

Output:
Quality Assurance system

Implement and verify best practices continuously in line with Group FSMS, including:
Facility structure;
Utilities (air, water, electricity etc.);
Pest control, waste management & other outsourced services;
Maintenance & Equipment;
Foreign Object Control;
Personnel Hygiene; and
Cleaning & Sanitation.
Implement, review, and maintain quality control checks, sampling, and interpretation/trending to routinely evaluate the performance of the above.
Conduct/oversee internal training sessions with staff ensuring compliance with related quality principles.
Maintain all documents and records according to the company Document Management System (DMS).
Stock control of PPE and Consumables to always ensure sufficient stock.
Daily cleaning verifications of designated areas and reporting on deviations by service providers.
Conduct, interpret and trend routine micro swabbing to verify cleaning efficacy (allergens, micro and pathogens).
Ensuring compliance with external auditing requirements and assisting with gathering required records during audits
Represent the company during Quality and Food Safety audits at the applicable sites, i.e. WW Hygiene and/or Process Control Audits, SAMIC SSF Audits, FSSC audits, etc.

Quality Control

Conduct risk assessments and design/implement adequate control measures for all product and manufacturing processes.
Verify PRPs with regards to customer specifications and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance by operational departments as scheduled.
Maintain zero tolerance to customer complaints / process non-conformances / audit findings; conduct investigations and improve documented system and its implementation as required.
Oversee schedule, commission and trend micro sampling of environment, raw material and final products.
Monitor and improve procedures and controls to prevent cross-contamination (physical, micro and allergen).
Verify and maintain product and process related quality records and monitoring for reference.
Oversee compliance of product and process control equipment.
Oversee and/or conduct Customer Complaint Investigations, compile reports, and conduct corrective action/training and feedback within 24/48 hours after receipt as required.
Log, trend and provide feedback when required.

Projects & Trials

Assist in ensuring on time launches of new products and upgrades.
Liaise closely and work with matrix teams (NPD, Technical, Production and others) to ensure the success of all trials taking place within the factory
Ensure trial plans are established, reviewed and communicated to all factory staff prior to trials being performed in factory
Execute the technical aspects of new product development or improvement trials or projects, including trial designs and reporting
Compile trial reports, share reports with matrix teams and clients
Formalize/review/implement product Specifications, Work Instructions and Quality Contracts
Assist during implementation in production;
Oversee trial final product and sample management, dispatch and communication
Conduct/oversee internal training sessions with staff ensuring compliance to the above.
Oversee continual evaluation activities i.e. KPI sessions, customer KPIs and others.
Update the System (HACCP, Checklists, Raw Material and Allergen Matrix’s etc.) as required to always ensure complete alignment of the System to the operational activities.
Implement, review and maintain quality control checks, sampling and interpretation/trending to routinely evaluate the performance of the above.

Technical Relationships

Build and maintain a technical relationship with customers and peers.
Liaise and feedback on all client enquiries within 48 hours or as specified
Represent the company during plant walk-throughs and audits.
Build good relationships and trust between departments while ensuring a zero tolerance to non-conformance in the aim to grow a Quality Culture within the company.

People Supervision

Supervise and control subordinate's activities to ensure targets are met.
Supervise time and attendance of all subordinates.
Ensure disciplinary procedures are applied adequately.
Assure stable employee relations by managing conflict and creating a positive and performing working environment.
Manage and coordinate the Quality Controllers within the applicable site(s).
Supervise, manage and control subordinates and their activities to ensure targets are met.
Advise and strategically assist line manager.
Oversee time and attendance of Quality team.
Compile wage and overtime reports.
Ensure disciplinary procedures are applied adequately.
Assure stable employee relations by managing conflict and creating a positive and performing working environment.

SHEQ

Always ensure acceptable personal hygiene of all staff.
Always manage correct use of PPE.
Ensure that process and product hygiene standards are always maintained.
All duties are performed according to the group Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.

Minimum Requirements
Qualification details

Diploma in Food Technology is required.
Degree in Food Science is preferred.

Experience

1 - 2 years’ technical experience in an FMCG environment will be advantageous.
1 - 2 years’ supervision experience in an FMCG environment will be advantageous.

Functional Competencies

Accuracy.
Detail Focus.
Computer Literacy.
Conscientiousness.
Reliability.
Report Writing skills.

Important:

Applicants from outside the region may apply, provided they are willing and able to relocate to Cape Town/Malmesbury at their own cost. Applicants must confirm their current address and clearly state in their CV that they are willing to relocate at their own cost; otherwise, no feedback will be provided to this candidate.
Candidates must be able to commute reliably, to meet the Company’s operational requirements and needs.

Selection Compliance

Where required, validated and fair assessments (internal and external) may be used.
Background checks (criminal, qualification and references) must be conducted in accordance with POPIA.

Accommodation for candidates with Disabilities

Reasonable accommodation (if and/ where applicable) will be considered in line with the Code of Good Practice.

Data Protection

All candidates’ information will be processed for recruitment purposes in line with the POPIA.

Salary:
R 20,000.00 CTC per month.

Please note that no feedback will be provided on CV’s if the candidate’s salary expectations and most recent pay slip are not included.
Death and disability benefits according to the company benefit structure.
This is a TCTC package – no additional benefits.
Most recent pay slip must be submitted with the CV.
Salary expectations need to be provided.

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Salary Detail

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Relevant Experience

What is the Ref No as per the email?

Is the Job Location Suitable? (Malmesbury) *

Is the Salary on offer Suitable? (R240K per annum) *

Diploma in Food Technology is required *

1 - 2 years’ technical experience in an FMCG environment will be advantageous *

1 - 2 years’ supervision experience in an FMCG environment will be advantageous *

FMCG industry *

Quality Technologist *

Implement, review, and maintain quality control checks, sampling, and interpretation/trending to routinely evaluate the performance *

Conduct/oversee internal training sessions with staff ensuring compliance with related quality principles *

Maintain all documents and records according to the company Document Management System (DMS *

Stock control of PPE and Consumables to always ensure sufficient stock *

Daily cleaning verifications of designated areas and reporting on deviations by service providers *

Conduct, interpret and trend routine micro swabbing to verify cleaning efficacy (allergens, micro and pathogens) *

Ensuring compliance with external auditing requirements and assisting with gathering required records during audits *

Represent the company during Quality and Food Safety audits at the applicable sites, i.e. WW Hygiene and/or Process Control Audits, SAMIC SSF Audits, FSSC audits, etc *

Oversee schedule, commission and trend micro sampling of environment, raw material and final products *

Monitor and improve procedures and controls to prevent cross-contamination (physical, micro and allergen) *

Oversee compliance of product and process control equipment *

Compile trial reports, share reports with matrix teams and clients *

Formalize/review/implement product Specifications, Work Instructions and Quality Contracts *

Assist during implementation in production *

Oversee trial final product and sample management, dispatch and communication *

Represent the company during plant walk-throughs and audits *

Build good relationships and trust between departments while ensuring a zero tolerance to non-conformance in the aim to grow a Quality Culture within the company *

Supervise and control subordinate's activities to ensure targets are met *

Do you have any short comings you can identify on the job spec?