Site Quality Manager (Bakeries) at Mr Price Group

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

• You are a trusted, strategic adviser. You support the implementation and management of quality management systems  and HACCP. Manage measuring and testing equipment and processes. You will lead the quality improvement program. Support innovation & change, manage people, culture and linkage

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Under the direction of the Category Quality Manager, you implement quality  systems
• Ensure adherence and maintenance of QMS administration
• Drive & track quality KPI’s
• Coordinate and host external audits
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance to all relevant legal, statutory and internal requirements/standards and validation thereof
• Implement, maintain and test site traceability systems
• Site custodian of all specifications and ensure adherence
• Implement, monitor & review HACCP studies
• Advise on and validate cleaning procedures
• Test incoming raw material and drive compliance to specification
• Oversee laboratory operations and adhere to safety standards
• Decide final disposition for non-conformance product ( Product non-conformance management)
• Coordinate and drive site MECP quality pillar
• Lead quality loss reduction project
• Champion quality culture building activities
• Participate in business unit and group community of practices
• Act as Custodian of quality gate keeping (TIP) process

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Key attributes and competences – Commercial savviness & business understanding – willingness to deliver as per operational requirement, cost management against set budget. People expertise – Excellent communication skills written and oral, delegating responsibilities, effective employee relation skills. Inspirational collaboration – Excellent planning ,organising and execution skills ,integrity and credibility
• Academic – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualifications in natural science/engineering
• TQM or Quality qualification advantageous (TPM/WCM/Lean)
• Leadership – Owning it!, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning,

Experience

• Function –•  Minimum of 5 years experience in Manufacturing, 2 years experience in facilitating leadership teams, Experience in managing external audits  and Familiarity with project management approaches
• Industry – FMCG