Quality Systems Specialist

Overview

Our client, a prominent food industry manufacturer, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking to employ an experienced Quality Systems Specialist.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or equivalent
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• 3–5 years relevant work experience
• Strong knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures
• Sound understanding of GLP and GMP
• Strong initiative, accountability, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• High attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures and policies
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and implement the company’s Food Safety Management System
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry with cross-functional collaboration
• Subject matter expertise in Food Safety (HACCP), Quality Assurance, FSSC 22000, Food Microbiology, quality tools and programs
• Proven experience ensuring compliance with South African regulations, including the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act

Quality:

• Support improvement, maintenance, and compliance of the Quality Management System
• Assist in establishing and implementing Food Safety and Quality Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Specifications
• Promote best practices in Quality and Food Safety; contribute to company success through teamwork and judgement
• Champion food safety culture
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, QA, FSSC 22000, South African regulations, and customer requirements
• Participate in Internal Audits, HACCP, TACCP (Food Defence), VACCP (Food Fraud), and Special Situations Teams
• Serve as Deputy for SANS
  1841 standard; implement and maintain standards
• Assist with action plans to close non-conformances from internal and external audits
• Support investigations and resolution of non-conformances

Supplier Management:

• Manage Supplier Approval Process with Food Technologist; perform supplier audits as required
• Implement and maintain Supplier Quality Assurance controls and documentation
• Define and monitor quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers

Calibration:

• Manage and maintain company equipment calibration program

Training:

• Educate and coach colleagues on Quality, Food Safety, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Provide on-the-job training on HACCP, GMP, GLPs, sanitation, pest control, traceability, allergen and extraneous matter management, food defence, and special situations

General:

• Comply with health and safety, food safety procedures, OHS Act, and FSSC 22000
• Follow GMP, personal hygiene, and housekeeping procedures to ensure safe products
• Report any non-conformance or food safety risk to supervisors or managers
• Participate in internal and external training
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.