Raw Material QC monitor - Spartan at RCL Foods

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Qualification in Biotechnology/Food Technology advantageous.
• Knowledge and previous experience on implementing QMS (HACCP, ISO22000, FSSC22000, RA certification).
• Working knowledge on MS Office.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in quality and monitoring of products manufactured on site.
• Previous monitoring experience.
• Previous experience in an FCMG industry will be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensuring that raw materials and packaging products meet set requirements and specifications.
• Ensure that the plants and conduct quality checks on incoming materials plus relevant paperwork.
• Intake specs for raw materials and packaging.
• Work with NPD and packaging team in conducting SQA on current and potential suppliers.
• Manage Pest control.
• Ensure SAP system is up to date and timeously updated.
• Control raw material shelf life and quality.
• Monitor allergen management controls and identify gaps.
• Monitor controls of all the OPRP’s and CCP’s.
• Ensure adequate cleaning and housekeeping.
• Control Foreign objects within the department.
• Monitor and ensure correct raw materials and packaging storage.
• Monitor and manage chillers and freezer storage.
• Checking packaging and raw materials for suitability and testing for performance under various conditions.
• Create quality reports for RM & Packaging trials.
• Keeping abreast of new legislation relevant to the FMCG food industry.
• Controlling production and quality standards by identifying problematic items or areas of improvement.
• Identifying and choosing products from suppliers.
• Upload all relevant documentation based on companies’ accreditation.
• Investigate and follow up on all packaging-related complaints.
• NCR register / BR tracker to be updated on a daily basis and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Management of hold and quarantine stock.
• Ensure annual audit calendar is compiled and maintained.
• Ensure suppliers questionnaires are completed and loaded.