Cape Town: QC/QA/FOOD SAFETY/R & D MQC/QA/FOOD SAFETY/R & D MANAGER posted by PAR EXCELLANCE

ND/BTech/BSc Food Sc/Tech;MS Office/OMNI Acc 5-10 Yrs exp QMS/FSMS/R & D of fresh produce/dairy products. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations/QC systems/mnfc standards/ability to develop/implement new food formulations Analytical/problem solving/teamwork/documentation/ communication/organisational skills/can work under pressure/meet deadlines/display attention to detail. Must develop/support implement/improve/ensure compliance with food legislation/quality specs/ISO 9000/housekeeping/ISO 14 000/ food safety/FSSC 22000 of food raw/packaging materials/final products. Oversee QC SOPs throughout production/ensure consistent product standards/do CI/ensure safe-guarding docs/quality data/do internal audits/oversee external audits/do supplier audits/liaise with them to ensure raw/packaging material quality/RCA/CA/PA. Provide training/guidance to junior staff in QMS/FSMS/ formulations/ production processes/support production teams with technical expertise/ troubleshooting. Monitor market trends/conduct research on ingredients/processing methods/packaging solutions/propose innovative product ideas/process improvements/develop/optimise food products/formulations/packaging according to company/client objectives/manage product trials/shelf-life testing/sensory evaluation/ costing/ document all tests/trials/processes accurately Supportive team environment/opportunities for professional growth /development. G1003 Cape Town.