Head Of Quality, Regulatory and Compliance at AVI Limited

Indigo Brands, based in Cape Town, is a subsidiary of AVI Limited (AVI). Leaders in personal care and beauty products including female and male perfumed body sprays, roll-on deodorants, body care, face care, colour cosmetics and liquid fragrances. Well-known brands include Yardley- Bond Street, Gorgeous, Lace, English Blazer and Lenthéric -Hoity Toity, Solo and Masculin. Indigo’s brand portfolio is strengthened via the Coty distributor agreement that includes world-renowned brands such as Rimmel, Exclamation, Adidas and Sally Hansen.                    

An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Quality, Regulatory and Compliance at Indigo Brands, Cape Town. As the successful incumbent you will be responsible for providing a vision and Strategy for Quality, Regulatory adherence and Compliance to the business. 

Line Manager: Operations Executive 

Number of Direct Reports: 5 

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Develop a Vision for Quality, Regulatory adherence and Compliance in the business

• Develop a framework to encompass the regulatory and compliance requirements of the business 

Define Quality Policy and lead the Quality Management System (QMS) throughout the business

• Advise the Indigo executive in the Development of the business quality standard
• Responsible for communicating the Quality Policy throughout the business
• Define how the QMS should operate for the business
• Lead the management review process
• Lead all activities to retain the Company’s certification systems 

Leadership of staff and resources

• Responsible for training, motivation and performance of the Quality personnel
• Determine and control Quality Team budget
• Compile and implement relevant SAP reports
• Innovation and Trends - keep up to date with ways to improve and ensure efficacy and efficiency of current protocols within the quality environment 

Lead the setting of the Audit Schedule and Inspection criteria

• Setting GMP auditing standards
• Setting internal audit schedule
• Manage external audits by retailers/licensee/inspection bodies or any other relevant party
• Lead the approach to ensure up-to-date QC inspection plans on SAP for all areas
• Ensure compliance of SANS 1841
• Ensure proper maintenance of standards, PRT’s and retain samples
• Lead the approach to ensuring compliance of incoming packaging according to COC’s, AQL and standard specifications 

Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice across the business

• Maintain GMP standards in the company by liaising with the Production/Plant Manager, Manufacturing Section Leader and Operations Executive 

Evaluate Customer Complaints

• Lead the processing of complaints of products involved in allergy and QC related complaints ensuring corrective and preventative measures are taken.
• Assess AVI Group methodology and reporting. Adopt as appropriate 

Management of the QC Laboratory including Microbiology

• Lead the planning and delivery of raw material and bulk analysis
• Plan both microbiological testing of product and environmental monitoring to deliver assurance of minimal occurrence of contamination 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 7 years’ experience as a Quality, Regulatory or Compliance Specialist of which at least 3 years’ at management level
• 7 years’ experience FMCG experience
• 5 years’ experience working in the Cosmetic/Personal Care industry 

Qualifications:

• BSc Honours Degree in Science or Engineering 

Additional Requirements:

• Laboratory Management knowledge
• SAP
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes
• Microbiological Knowledge
• GMP
• Auditing knowledge 

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Setting Directions
• Minimizing Risk
• Keeping Commitments
• Building Relationships
• Continuous Improvement
• Taking Initiative
• Inspiring Others