Quality Control Manager - Citrus / FMCG

·         Ensuring
that all final products are in -spec in every respect (within the boundaries of
available resources & of control maintained by Production)

·         Liaise
with management on daily production plans

·         Liaising with QA:QMS Manager & NPD
specialist on new & repeat orders

·         Monitoring processes & PRP’s for
adherence to quality & food safety

·         Monitoring & managing QC inspection of
incoming raw materials

·         Monitoring & managing QC in -process
laboratory inspection

·         Monitoring & managing Line sorting
(accurate in -spec vs. re -work & waste)

·         Random monitoring of product blending &
preparation

·         Random monitoring of dosing process aids
& sanitisers

·         Manage subordinates within the Quality
Department,

·         Manage
QC activities including, Incoming raw material inspection, In -process product
& processing aids inspection, Line inspection, Waste verification
inspection, and Trimming

·         Review & sign off on the following
records

·         Manage QC implementation & training

·         Build
trend analysis information as identified & required by Management, for
purposes of continuous improvement related to commercial, food safety & QMS
considerations.

·         Support
continuous improvement efforts by reviewing QMS documentation in relation to
activities – provide input where documentation can be improved to more
accurately reflect activities or improve information available from such
activities.

·         Assist
the Food Safety Team in matters of quality & food safety

·         Conduct
Internal Audits as a member of the Internal Audits team

·         Monitor
and report on compliance of loading and relevant QC functions

Requirements

·         Grade 12

·         Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food
Technology, Microbiology, or a related field.

·         Minimum 5 years experience in quality control
management within the citrus / food industry.

·         Fruit grading experience essential

·         In -depth knowledge of food safety regulations,
HACCP, and GMP principles.

·         Proficient in MS Office