Food Safety & Quality Manager

About the position

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Food Safety & Quality Manager with strong expertise in food safety management systems, quality assurance, and compliance to join their team in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all products meet internal and external food safety and quality standards, while maintaining compliance with regulatory and certification requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Food Safety and Quality Management System in accordance with FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, and GMP standards
  
  
• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety legislation and customer requirements
  
  
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of any non-conformances
  
  
• Conduct regular quality and hygiene inspections
  
  
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across production and quality processes
  
  
• Liaise with production, procurement, R&D, and commercial teams to ensure quality objectives are met
  
  
• Train staff on food safety protocols and quality systems
  
  
• Monitor and analyse quality data, implementing corrective actions where needed
  
  
• Manage customer complaints and ensure prompt investigation and resolution
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
  
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the food manufacturing industry
  
  
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements (FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO, GMP)
  
  
• Proven experience with internal and third-party audits
  
  
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems
  
  

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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