South Africa: QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL SPECIALIST posted by Farm Manager SA

• At least 5 years of experience in quality control in the food industry
• Language – English speaking
• Qualification in ISO, HACCP and EU/ USDA requirements OR over 10 years working in a relevant position
• Ability to understand, implement and manage dynamic quality control systems.
• An in depth knowledge of food safety.
• An understanding of animal and plant health and bio-security procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work within a diverse and dynamic team environment.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Experience with Excel and Word.
• Ability to produce timely relevant reports

 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMIYTED TO:
 

• Ensure quality control procedures are in place and monitor compliance on all incoming and outgoing farm products
• In consultation with managers monitor product quality and safety day to day according to established standards.
• Ensure all produce leaving the farm meets EU and/or USDA standards and regulations.
• Ensure product sampling procedures and schedules are in place and adhered to.
• Receive, interpret and communicate microbiological and chemical analysis results. Implement product quarantine, systems reviews and product recalls if and when necessary.
• Ensure that all products are correctly identified, labelled and packaged according to Eu and/or USDA standards.
• Be responsible for traceability and the management and maintenance of all records relating to this.
• Reporting the performance of Quality functions / data.
• With assistance from the relevant managers, ensure maintenance schedules are well designed, adhered to and documented, ensure specialist equipment is calibrated correctly.
• Assist the relevant managers to ensure a safe working environment and adhere to Company Health & Safety Policy. Assist with the relevant record keeping.

 
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted