Quality Controller Extrinsics at Distell

Applications are invited to apply for the above mentioned position to be based at Secondary Production, Springs. The successful applicant will report to the Quality Control Manager

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

• Maintain comprehensive quality assurance programme for bottling and packaging material.
• Maintain standards for SANS 1841 certification.
• Maintain standards for ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22,000.
• Facilitate and participate in problem solving.
• Liaise with internal and external customers & suppliers.
• Assist with effective supplier management.
• Ensure constant delivery of superior quality products.
• Assist in minimizing write off / rework costs.
• Perform administrative requirements.
• Performance management of subordinates.
• Training of production and materials personnel on process control and standards.
• Ensure training and development of subordinates to meet business objectives.
• Facilitate World class operations and Best practice implementation activities of team.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• National diploma / BSc in Food technology, Microbiology or Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a team leader within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to implement quality procedures and policies in line with the guidelines of the organization in own division.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, SANS 1841, FSSC 22,000.
• Knowledge and experience working with Free-weight Systems would be beneficial.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding relating to a packaging environment.
• Ability to interpret and action analyses results.
• Motivated self-starter with proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and being aware of all criteria that has to be satisfied to address a problem.
• Ability to initiate action spontaneously without being urged on to do so.
• Strong ability to develop the skills of team members in own work area regarding specific tasks.
• Have a good understanding of team leadership and the importance of empowerment of team members.
• Can apply motivational techniques to enhance the performance of subordinates in own work area.
• Excellent computer skills on MS Excel, MS Office, PowerPoint, with experience working on SAP being beneficial.
• Reflect good leadership behaviour – towards all colleagues and company values.