Quality Assurance Food Technician

About the position

Our client in the food manufacturing industry is seeking a Quality Assurance Food Technician with 3 to 5 years experience
working in a FMCG.
Position: Quality Assurance Food Technician

Location: Durban

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma In Quality Assurance/National Diploma In Food Technology
• 3+ Years experience working in a FMCG/Food Manufacturing Sector
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System
• Knowledge and experience in Research & Development (R&D)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Managing the quality function.
• Implementation & maintenance of FSSC 22000
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of results.
• Ensure the correct analysis and release of product and raw materials.
• Establishing & maintaining the SQA system.
• Conducting management review meetings.
• Establishing and Maintaining HACCP system
• Conduct internal audits on quality system, hygiene & housekeeping.
• Customer care service including product knowledge training
• Conduct Supplier quality audits as per audit plan
• Maintain clearly written procedures/work instructions in accordance with plant requirements to ensure production and shipment of product comply with specifications.
• Human Resources (assisting in WSP & BBBEE plans), mentoring external students for the graduate/in-service/ internship programs, documentation requirements for the FoodBev Seta funds.
• Conduct training needs analysis and ensuring training is conducted. Product training conducted for external customers Conducting establishing work place skills plans. Managing performance of staff
• Approving all packaging requirements.
• Implementation of the labeling regulation R146 for all products
• Managing Research & development for in-house as well as retail.
• Working with retail quality requirements & specifications
• Approval of tender ingredients.
• Analyse test results and offer guidance to R & D staff

Desired Skills:

• FSSC 22000
• HACCP
• R & D
• Food Technician