Our client in the retail industry requires the service of a Food Safety QA who will be responsible for writing, implementing and managing the QA system within the Supply Chain as well as advising, monitoring and providing technical food science, food quality, and food technology guidance when needed.

Key Performance areas:

DC Compliance:

? Manage, maintain and update the Supply Chain Compliance Dashboard.
? Manage compliance of all Distribution Centres.
? Ensure all compliance documents and processes are adhered to.
? Ensure all compliance certification (COA, ZA, PPECB etc.) is up to date.
? Ensure quarterly mock recalls are conducted.
? Ensure bi-anual internal audits are conducted.
? Manage and report on all Supplier Upliftments and Recalls.
? Manage and implement a National Food Safety Audit Program (Good Distribution Practices).
? Manage communication with the Internal Trade Department with regards to import and export compliance certificates and laboratory testing.
? Manage communication with the National Food Safety team with regards to compliance certificates, laboratory testing, supplier upliftments and recalls.

DC Quality Assurance:

? Manage communication with the DC Quality Control Managers.
? Manage reporting of the DC Quality Control Managers.
? Manage final approval of all non-conformances captured by the DC Quality Control Managers.
? Manage, maintain and update the Supply Chain Quality Assurance Incident Dashboard.
? Manage, maintain and update the Supply Chain Supplier Packaging Dashboard.
? Form part of the Sustainable Packaging Form.
? Implement new processes and or update current processes to minimise waste and contribute to recycling.
? Implement new processes and or update current processes to improve carbon footprint
? Implement new processes and or update current processes to maintain the good quality of products during handling, picking and loading.
? Implement new processes and or update current processes to maintain the good quality of products during transport and offloading.
? Implement new processes and or update current processes to ensure product handling equipment provides safety and security to all products.
? Manage communication with Fresh Foods and Private Label Product Developers with regards to packaging types and dimension viabilities during new product development.

The successful candidate must have:

? Matric with a relevant Degree in Food Technology / Food Science / QA e.g. BSc Food Science
? 3 – 5 years’ experience in good distribution practices and regulatory auditing/inspections in the supply chain are essential, specifically in the cold chain and cold storage environment
? Proven track record of clean audits
? Strong interpersonal relationship skills
? Ability to handle conflict
? Attention to detail
? Sound knowledge and understanding of current legislation and practices in the food safety and QA arena
? Experience in the implementation of a Food Safety Audit program is essential
? Experience with regards to import and export certification and laboratory testing is essential
? Experience in communicating with a multi-disciplinary team

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.