Quality Assurance Manager

About the position

Our client, a leading processor, importer, exporter and distributor of seafood products worldwide, wants to appoint a Quality Assurance Manager at their plant in Paarden Island.
The successful candidate will have the task to develop, update, improve, implement, and maintain the Food Safety and Development systems across the company's plants.
Also, very importantly, will be responsible for the development of new products from concept to the launch phase.
Only persons with extensive knowledge of food safety programmes i.e. FSSC22000, ISO22000, BRCS, IFS, SANHA, etc. should apply.
Responsibilities:

• Ensure product quality aligns with customer expectations.
• Maintain adherence to national and international standards.
• Staff Management:
  o Oversee Quality staff across all cold stores and shifts.
  o Ensure proper performance and documentation by Quality Controllers, identifying training needs as required.
  New Product Development & Artwork approvals:
• Lead product development from concept to launch.
• Source ingredients for new products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure compliance.
• Review existing artwork for compliance.
  Draft and maintain specification reports.
  Review and amend specifications annually or as needed.
  Interpret and apply all industry-related standards, regulations, and Codex Alimentarius.
  Food Safety Review Requirements & Audits:
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust Food Safety Management System (HACCP, GMP, Operational PRPs, TACCP, VACCP, MSC, etc.).
• Ensure readiness for third-party audits and address non-conformances raised during audits for all cold stores.
• Lead food safety meetings and audits, ensuring third-party audit readiness.
  Quality & Product Compliance:
• Liaise with retail, wholesale, key accounts, and food service regarding quality standards and assist with evaluations as required.
• Ensure all quality-related reports (inbound and outbound) are completed promptly.
• Analyze and review trend analysis, providing feedback on client, customer, and consumer complaints and non-conformances.
• Conduct risk assessment audits and inspect consignments.
• Implementation and management of computerized Quality Control and Food Safety program.
• Quality professional with experience in implementing, structuring and maintaining a computerized safety program, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  Requirements:
  o At least 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance or a related field.
  o At least 5-7 years of experience in a leadership role, managing teams and overseeing quality assurance processes.
  o Strong knowledge of risk management, risk identification, and risk-based testing.
  o Working with NCRS on regulatory issues and changes.
  o You must have extensive knowledge of food safety programmes i.e. FSSC22000, ISO22000, BRCS, IFS, SANHA etc.
  o Must have extensive knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
  o Experience in the seafood industry will be advantageous.
  o Experience with continuous improvement practices and industry-recognized best practices will be advantageous.
  o Minimum intermediate skills MS office is a requirement
  o Minimum Bachelor's degree in Food science, Food technology or similar field.
  o Computer and computerized Food safety program literate.

Desired Skills:

• Quality Assurance
• Product Development
• Food Science
• Food Safety

About The Employer:

Our client, a leading processor, importer, exporter and distributor of seafood products worldwide, wants to appoint a Quality Assurance Manager at their plant in Paarden Island.