Quality Controller/Assurance - Bloemfontein Bakery at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

Job Overview:

• Conducts quality checks in production including physical and/or chemical tests on the main raw material and the bread to ensure conformity to established specifications. Normally reports to Unit HOD. Applied in most Div's.

Quality Supervision

• Documented and managed quality processes and information
• Sampled and tested raw materials, packaging and finished products
• Conducted and moderated internal QA audits
• Trained employees in QA systems, policies and procedures
• Resolved customer complaints and other non-conformities

People Growth and Leadership

• Achieved functional and project objectives
• Managed performance of own team
• Managed talent plan of own team

Systems, Procedures and Practices

• Achieved planned budget and scheduled projects
• Maintained functional policy and legal framework
• Implemented functional best practices
• Utilised Tempo functionality
• Reported functional information
• Utilisation of functional resources

Relationship Results

• Maintained internal stakeholder relations, incl. shop stewards
• Satisfied 'customers'
• Utilised service provider network
• Maintained interdepartmental relations

Continuous Improvement

• Managed change processes
• Initiated continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Diploma
• Computer literate, MS Office.
• Communication and Leadership Skills
• Food Safety and Quality Systems
• Science and Technology expertise
• FMCG Environment
• Quality Systems Management
• Quality Information Management
• Quality Assurance
• Understanding of Manufacturing Quality Standards
• Food Safety and Hygiene
• Employee Relations
• Change Management