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