Quality Controller - East London at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Purpose of the job:         

• Responsible for setting and enforcing the appropriate Quality standards and programs with all stakeholders (internal and external) in line with the overall quality objectives of Premier FMCG.  The Quality Controller ensures that the quality standards are consistently achieved by engaging with site HOD’s and other role players. This includes supporting production and maintenance to ensure they operate at set standards – accurately, efficiently and effectively.

Qualification Requirements    
Qualifications:

• At least a diploma in Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or similar tertiary qualification.
• FSSC 22000 certificate

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes)

• Expert knowledge in Quality Control and Food Safety
• Expert knowledge in FSSC 22000
• Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Analytical Skills
• Assertiveness
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Innovation / Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork
• Accountability

Experience Requirements    
Experience:

• 2-4 years’ industry experience in the bakery and/or milling environment including food safety and quality control
• Chamber of Bakery experience advantageous

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes)

• Expert knowledge in Quality Control and Food Safety
• Expert knowledge in FSSC 22000
• Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Analytical Skills
• Assertiveness
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Innovation / Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork
• Accountability

Key Outputs    
Responsibilities:

• Prepare and implement the Premier FMCG and site QC strategy and QC plans.
• Leading site QA team towards world class quality standards.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the site HOD’s in relevant QC issues, through Internal Audits.
• Monitor the QC Performance for the site.
• Review, challenge and approve QC plans and procedures, to continuously improve the Food Safety System.
• Maintain the FSSC 22000 accreditation conducted by 3rd party annually.
• Provide adequate management information, based on consolidated reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all Quality Regulations
• Investigate, conduct root cause analysis, and provide feedback for all customer complaints.
• Implement training matrix and conduct food safety training for all Bakery employees annually.
• Conduct Monthly Micro Analysis
• Raising of NCR’s for all non-conformance’s on Site.
• Conducting weekly quality invocoms

Other Requirements:

• Availability after hours
• Overtime work may be required.
• Pressurized environment
• 6-day position
• Will be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays