Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.
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Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
QC & Compliance: Lead the Quality Control department, conduct routine inspections of raw materials/finished goods, maintain HACCP/GMP standards, and manage regulatory audits
Operational Support: Assist in production scheduling, resolve bottlenecks, monitor yields and wastage, and ensure machinery is maintained to hygiene standards
NPD Leadership: Research market trends, lead formulation trials, conduct sensory/shelf-life testing, and manage technical documentation and costing models
Team Management: Train production and QC staff on SOPs, foster accountability, and collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, procurement, and warehouse teams
Reporting & Improvement: Maintain precise production, quality, and compliance records while driving cost-saving and efficiency initiatives
Criteria
Education: Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related manufacturing discipline
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience within an FMCG food production, manufacturing, or quality management environment
NPD Track Record: Proven experience driving New Product Development projects successfully from concept to commercial launch
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of quality assurance, quality control, food safety, HACCP, GMP, and local regulatory frameworks
Leadership & Skills: Strong team management abilities, analytical problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and proficiency in production reporting systems
Language Proficiency: Read, speak and write English and Afrikaans
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