KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

   JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES [Minimum]

• Supervise and schedule Quality Assurance Technicians to support effective production monitoring and quality checks
• Oversee daily operations of the Quality Assurance Department and ensure compliance with SOPs
• Manage plant sensory programme and serve as Bottler Sensory Lead (BSL)
• Ensure all required analytical tests are performed accurately and on schedule
• Prepare, maintain, and manage QA reports, records, and documentation for compliance
• Drive continuous improvement in laboratory performance and consistency in operations
• Investigate non-conformities and out-of-spec production; lead root cause and corrective actions
• Support Food Safety and regulatory programs (HACCP, ISO 22000, Health & Safety)
• Collaborate with management to set QA goals and improve processes
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, supporting performance and compliance standards
• Assist in developing policies and procedures for Food Safety, Environmental, Health & Safety
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or an equivalent field
• Minimum three (3) years Quality Assurance experience, two (2) of which should be at supervisory level
• Sound knowledge of a Quality Management System would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal including the preparation of reports with the ability to communicate with varying staff levels
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office productivity tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Programming skills would be considered an asset
• Excellent analytical, presentation and time management skills
• Meticulous, with the ability to work on own initiative within a demanding environment
• Possess a good understanding of all applicable Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety laws and regulations
• Demonstrable knowledge of pertinent food safety requirements, safety and environment plant hazards

 Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted!