Senior Quality Assurance Practitioner - Swellendam
Southern Oil Ltd
Established in 1993, SOILL is the largest canola crusher and canola oil manufacturer in Africa. SOILL is known for its reputable FMCG brands such as the B-well range of products, Nuts about Cooking and African Gold. Our mission is to be a profitable and sustainable leader in developing and producing high-quality health products in the edible oils industry. We strive to uplift the community and build a prosperous workforce. Our employees are purpose-driven, results-orientated and community-focused. That is why we seek people passionate and enthusiastic about achieving their maximum potential. In turn, we support their development and provide continued growth opportunities – which impact the growth of our business. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide administrative support to the Quality Assurance Manager. This includes administration, maintenance, documentation and verification of prerequisite programs of the Food Safety Management System as well as assisting in the implementation of the Environmental Management System. Responsibilities Legal Requirements Review and update Food Safety and Quality Acts, Standards and Regulations Assist with registrations, certification and legal compliance Assist with External Audit Compliance and regulatory aspects Training Assist with compiling training and awareness material: Food Safety & hygiene Personal hygiene Standard Operating Procedures Assist with training and internal refresher training for food handlers Assist with the verification of training effectiveness Documentation Continuously updating food, safety and quality documentation Compiling of checklists, registers, work instructions, and other documentation Filing and document control documents for Quality Control Compile and complete minutes from the Food Safety Meetings and circulate and action Ensure Client and Customer documentation is completed timeously Internal Audits Assist with gathering information Completion of audit reports Summarizing findings Follow up on corrective actions Identify areas for improvisation to continuous improvement Pest Control Managing pest control of all sites Q-Pulse System System Administration Managing Q-Pulse Reports Uploading documents and actions and following up on actions Corrective Actions Assist with recording, updating and communication Effective handling of Corrective Action Process Assist with implementing and verification of corrective actions Follow up on corrective actions and closure of reports Food Safety & Hygiene Culture Determine the current status of the Food Safety Culture in the company and effectively monior and mainting ongoing culture Ensure activities and plans are according to timelines and deadlines Establish an effective FS Culture by fulfilling requirements Supplier & External Service Providers Updating raw material supplier information, documents and specifications Handling, reporting and investigating supplier non-conformances Ensure VACCP is implemented and monitored Ensure Supplier SQA is implemented and effectively managed Verification of COA/COC of supplier upon incoming and receiving Office Assistance (Cleaners) & QC Development Ensure supervision of Office Assistants/ Cleaners. Ensure cleaning stock is in order against budget and timeously Ensure monitoring and verification of Office Assistants' activities and duties Ensure monitoring and verification of QC Developments activities and duties Ensure documentation is compiled and completed for tasks and duties Assist with Internal Customer Service Trending and Data Analysis Compiling of data and information for continuous improvement Compiling of data and trending for Customer Quality Analysis Data Management for internal processes and internal interested parties. To assist the Compliance Manager with all aspects of the Food Safety and Quality Systems. Minimum Qualification and Experience Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Quality Management or Food Science essential Relevant certification in Internal Auditing/CMP & Pre-Requisite Programmes/ ISO14001:2015 Implementation - recommended but not essential 5 Years of relevant working experience in the food industry or equivalent required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Excellent communication skills Analytically minded & logical thinking skills Excellent work ethics and integrity Excellent time management Initiative and drive Problem solving skills Quality orientated Team player Work in line with the company's vision, mission and goals The opportunity listed has minimum requirements listed and management reserves the right to use additional or other relevant information as criteria for short listing. Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company policy and practice. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but South African citizens will have a distinct advantage.
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