Hygiene Specialist - Springs at Distell

Introduction

• Applications are invited to apply for the above mentioned position in the Quality division based at Distell Springs. The successful candidate will report to the Quality Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Drive site compliance to Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Operate as the Quality & Food Safety subject matter expert (SME) in order to ensure the delivery of consistent high quality products in trade.
• Manage QESH documentation, audits and reviews.
• Ensure alignment between QESH systems.
• Manage non-conformances, corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and implement Food safety, QMS and hygiene training programs at site.
• Implement and drive the hygiene strategy at site.
• Ensure hygiene governance throughout the site.
• Develop new hygiene practices and standards for implementation.
• Lead hygiene monitoring and measurement.
• Lead CIP improvement.
• Develop and drive GMP’s and the relevant oPRP’s and PRP’s across the site.
• Manage SLA adherence of cleaning and pest control contractors.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification in biological / food sciences.
• 10+ Years relevant experience in a FMCG environment.
• Food safety, QMS and hygiene SME.
• Previous experience in the implementation and management of QMS e.g. FSSC 22,000; ISO 9001 / 14,000 / 18000.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical site implications.
• Proven advanced computer literacy.
• Ability to develop competencies and transfer knowledge and skills to all relevant employees.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills (verbal; written; presentation).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Strong ability to translate concepts and strategies and put it into documented processes.
• Strong ability to facilitate complex problem solving processes.
• Influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in complex, pressurized environment.
• Resilience – to be able to keep issues and situations in perspective and react appropriately.
• Excellent self-management skills.