Quality Food Safety & Enviromental (QFSE) Manager at The Coca-Cola Company

    
Key Outputs and Accountabilities;

• Implement and Manage the Quality Business Plan for the Plant 
• Implement the Annual Business Plan (ABP), and drive, monitor and report on QFSE goals for the plant. 
• Develop plans for Laboratory Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) requirements and ensure the execution thereof.
• Report on KPI’s aligned with internal Management, CCBA and The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC), including all Quality, Environmental and Sustainability parameters such as water usage, energy usage, plant waste and recycling. 
• Adapt CCBA, and relevant, Quality standards, protocols, and procedures for the plant.

Provide support to the Manufacturing & Technical (M&T) and Logistics teams at plant level to deliver quality products to consumers;

• Ensure Product and Package Quality meet Legal, CCBA and TCCC Requirements
• Ensure that Product and Package Quality standards are monitored and controlled for the plant according to legal, internal and Coca-Cola Requirements.
• Ensure that ingredients and package quality is monitored and controlled according to standards for all internal products.
• Resolve all quality issues from plant level to the customer to meet business requirements.
• Ensure Good Laboratory Practices are implemented in all laboratories on site (on-line, Quality Assurance and micro) and that all consumables are managed and stocked accordingly.
• Ensure that Laboratory Equipment is serviced, maintained, calibrated, and verified as per agreed standards.
• Ensure process capability programs are implemented, monitored, and reviewed by all relevant QA, Engineering and Production departments on agreed frequencies.
• Lead the implementation of Quality at Source in the plant and develop Quality Assurance functionality.

Implement and Manage Integrated SHEQ Environmental Compliance System for the Plant;

• Ensure that standards are implemented in line with International Standards Organisation (ISO 14000, 9000, FSSC 22000), Coca Cola (KORE) and legal requirements.
• Develop and implement environmental systems and guidelines for the plant.
• Determine environmental goals through Aspect and Impact Assessments.
• Ensure adherence to the National Environmental Act and other applicable legislation.
• Implement and maintain a document management system that addresses all Quality, Food Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Ensure that all validation requirements for new processes and equipment are followed as per agreed protocols.
• Support the implementation of Supply Chain Maturity Test (SCMAT) and ensure that the Quality team is actively involved in the implementation of principles and improvement projects as required.
• Ensure commercialisation and change management processes are followed to support the seamless execution of the change.

Continuous Improvement of QFSE Management 

• Conduct loss and waste analyses and drive continuous improvement programs to ensure appropriate quality process capability.
• Ensure the implantation of Statistical Process controls and capability to improve product and package quality.
• Facilitate technical problem-solving regarding quality issues and manage trade and consumer complaints.
• Ensure that improvement processes are in place to improve water and energy usage as well as waste and recycling.
• Ensure QFSE problem solving capability for all site teams.
• Ensure the implementation of the environmental monitoring plan to mitigate and control microbiological risks.

Manage and Implement Cost Controls to Ensure Adherence to Quality Budget 

• Ensures the acquisition of laboratory equipment in line with the budget and assumes accountability for the pay cost and management of contracts.
• Implement and manage the Quality budget to ensure adherence thereto. 
• Accountable to ensure adherence to budget for all Quality, Food Safety and Environmental external contracts.
• Ensure that quotations are available in time to update Rolling Estimates (REs) for consumables.
• Ensure that all laboratory CAPEX requirements are communicated and planned for in the annual budget process according to the standard lab list.

Lead and Manage an Engaged Quality Team;

• Drive effective talent management practices to ensure an engaged team and sustainable talent pipeline, in accordance with business plan, to deliver on full potential. 
• Lead and manage the plant Quality team to allow for the achievement of set goals, an engaged team and high-quality work output.

Skills, Experience & Education    

• A relevant Bachelor of Science degree.
• ISO 9000, ISO 14000, FSSC 22000 and HACCP training certificate.
• A master’s degree in science (BSc) or a Food Sciences Total Quality Management qualification would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5-8 years working experience in Quality role within the food industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.