Quality & Compliance Manager – FM1676 at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Food Science or relevant Agricultural qualification
• Internal Auditor qualification and experience is essential.
• Global Standard for Food Safety, BRCGS and Global Gap experience and certification
• Citrus QA experience will be advantageous.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical abilities are crucial.
• Excellent knowledge and computer skills (MS Office)
• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Experience in effective management and mentoring of teams

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

• Managing and reporting on quality by analysing all information derived from growers, packhouse and market arrival feedback.
• Overseeing Packhouse compliance and continual updates of new regulations & reviews
• Handle all communication with growers and exporters relating to quality issues.
• Overseeing the quality team with regards to daily operations, testing procedures and communications
• Reporting, administration & analysis of quality-related documentation
• Improving & updating the compliance system based on changes in operation as well as regulatory changes.
• Audit preparation, co-ordination and closing out non-conformances for Certification.
• Client Total Quality & Compliance Management
• Conducting internal auditing to ascertain level and compliance.
• Facilitates risk assessments and meetings.
• Compliance-related communication
• Overseeing Occupational Health & Safety
• Ongoing training and development of staff