Quality Control Manager - Citrus / FMCG

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to join the Coega, Port Elizabeth team,

• 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