QHSE Controller

Job Description:

Quality & Food Safety Management:

·       Raw material quality control.

·       Finished product Quality control.

·       Control and conduct final product positive release.

·       Supplier Quality Control.

·       Address Quality requirements and hazards in a technical context.

·       Monitor compliance of Quality agreements with stakeholders.

·       Monitor Quality requirements and standards.

·       Monitor compliance of Quality and Food Safety policies to business strategic plans and objectives.

·       Ensure compliance to all Quality and Food Safety related legislation.

·       Conduct daily line verification checks, general quality checks on the production.

·       Daily packaging checks, general quality checks regarding packaging from products produced during night shift.

·       Daily warehouse temperature control.

·       Daily cleaning inspections in the plant as well as warehouse.

·       Collecting monitoring samples for external analysis.

·       Monthly GMP inspection in Springs site.

·       Liaison between Springs plant and Quality department for any Quality and Food Safety issue.

Quality Control / Laboratory Management:

·       Coordinate Quality Control systems process and other aspects the Laboratory contract and processes.

·       Monitor and review analytical results and ensure that non-conformances are actioned.

·       Coordinate and maintain the Company’s quality inspection and product release programs.

FSSC 22 000 & ISO 9001:

·       Monitor and report on the FSSC 22 000 and ISO 9001 program management to ensure compliance to local and international Standards.

·       Control and ensure compliance to:

o    Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) / Prerequisite Programmes (PRP).

o    Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles the Food Security process.

·       Maintain an auditing program and coordinate compliance audits of third-party suppliers, manufacturers and distributors.

·       Coordinate the Integrated Management System (FSSC 22000, 9001, RSPO, SEDEX) and Customer External Audits.

·       Coordinate and conduct Supplier Audits.

·       Coordinate and conduct Internal Audits:

o    GMP

o    CCP

o    Key Business Process

o    Laboratory

o    Third Parties

·       Coordinate, conduct, report and follow up on Internal Audits:

·       Close out Quality & Food Safety findings and ensure close-out of all other Audit findings

Quality & Food Safety Training:

·       Conduct the Quality & Food safety training programme

Quality Reporting:

·       Compile Quality Reports

Health, Safety and Environment

·       Administration

·       Complies with standards by revising appropriate procedures for HSE risk

·       Maintenance of the document management system including archives

·       Promotes housekeeping and HSE awareness

·       Captures HSE actions on HSE Action Plan

·       Regularly audits the aspects of HSE – monthly/quarterly.

·       Compile monthly HSE committee meeting presentation.

IMS System

·       Compile, review and audit of procedures and systems

·       Assist in the closing of findings after certification audits

·       Participate in audits and inspections

  KPI report

·       Capture results on Excel spreadsheet

·       Verifies captured results by comparing to submitted reports

·       Submits results captured on final report

·       Captures results on graphs

·       Scans and faxes report

·       Communicates results to site

·       Files all relevant reports

·       Track NCR closure

Support

·       Responds to HSE related matters.

·       Updates HSE communication notice boards.

·       Assist management and supervision in compiling HIRA’s for their areas.

·       Ensure compliance with the legal requirements (OHS Act, NEMA and other related legislation) and develop measures to address/mitigate risks.

·       Provide inputs into any Modifications, Works Programs and Authorizations for production facilities.

Minimum Qualification:

National Diploma in Food Technology/ Analytical Chemistry and/or National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent.

Experience:

1– 3 years relevant experience in a related role within the food manufacturing environment

Must have working knowledge of OHS Act and Compensation for

Occupational Injury and Disease Act, Environmental Legislation and other relevant legislation.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.