Central Johannesburg: Plant Quality Manager posted by Ntice Sourcing Solutions

About the Role

Ntice Sourcing Solutions is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality transformation of our FMCG manufacturing plant in Boksburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will own Food Safety, Brand Trust, Consumer Confidence, and Quality Culture across the entire plant, with full accountability for product integrity and food safety. This is a hands-on, operational leadership role that requires a decisive, high-impact Quality professional who thrives on urgency, accountability, and visible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Food Safety and Finished Product Quality for all products released to market
• Lead consumer complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective action
• Optimise plant laboratory capability (technical expertise, training, standards, and output)
• Drive process capability, variability control, and quality visual management
• Lead internal and external audits as improvement and performance levers
• Ensure quality is integrated into all operating procedures, projects, and plant initiatives
• Champion risk assessment and Build-in Quality across new products, equipment, and productivity projects
• Change Management & Culture Transformation
• Challenge the status quo and drive behavioural change across a unionised workforce
• Build and sustain a high-performance quality culture
• Coach and upskill leadership teams, frontline managers, and operators
• Develop and lead a high-impact Quality leadership team
• Own Plant Quality KPIs, reporting, and improvement action plans
• Manage Quality department budget and drive cost optimisation without compromising integrity
• Contribute to overall plant performance strategy as part of the Industrial Management Team
• Ensure strong governance, audit readiness, and compliance discipline

Requirements

• 10 years experience in Quality & Food Safety within FMCG food manufacturing
• 5 years in a senior Quality leadership role
• Proven experience in:
• Food Safety & Quality Management Systems
• Laboratory management
• Quality Control & Quality Assurance
• HACCP leadership, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated success in leading change, influencing operations, and shifting culture

Qualifications

A University Degree (BSc or BEng) is mandatory. Accepted qualifications include:

• Food Science / Food Technology
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry (Analytical or Industrial)
• Biotechnology
• Agricultural Science (Food processing major)
• Engineering Degree (Chemical, Process, or Industrial ONLY) must include:
• HACCP Leadership Audit Certification
• FSSC 22000 Certification

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits will be discussed during the shortlisting process.