QESH Specialist at The Heineken Company

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

• Drive group compliance to Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Implement and manage an Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Provide support to customers such that QESH practices are consistent across the site.
• Lean management
• Operate as the Quality & Food Safety subject matter expert (SME) in order to ensure the delivery of consistent high-quality products to bottling sites and in trade.
• Position oversees the activities such as Food Safety, Quality, Social, Environmental and Safety management system certification.
• Manage QESH documentation, audits and reviews.
• Ensure alignment between QESH systems and Distilleries.
• Manage non-conformances, corrections / deviations and preventative actions.            
• Develop and implement Food safety and QMS training programs.
• Ensure QESH governance systems adherence throughout.
• Implementation of standard changes.
• Oversee and support the sites in driving GMP’s and the relevant oPRP’s and PRP’s across the different functions.
• Support the sites in managing SLA adherence of suppliers and service providers.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications; experience; skills and attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in biological / food sciences – Nat. Diploma/Degree
• 5 Years’ relevant experience in a FMCG environment.
• Food safety & QMS SME.
• Previous experience in the implementation and management of QMS e.g. ISO (FSSC) 22,000; ISO 9001 / - 14,000 / - 17025 / - 45000
• 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.
• Good networking and influencing skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilience – to be able to keep issues and situations in perspective and react appropriately.
• Excellent self-management skills. 
• Lead auditor in alignment with ISO19011
• Must have a Code B drivers’ licence and reliable transport.
• Willing to travel to Distilleries (Goudini, Worcester, Wellington, Van Ryn) and other Heineken Beverages sites.