Our client is looking for Quality Assurance Officer (Poultry) for each of these regions: KZN, Cape Town, East London, Polokwane and Johannesburg
THE ROLE:
A Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that products arrive and depart in accordance with quality and safety standards, conduct quality control inspections and provide QC Reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and improve current procedures and conduct regular audits for SOP compliance.
- Monitor staff performance, providing guidance, and conducting essential training sessions.
- Investigate product quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and raise Improvement Reports.
- Maintain a comprehensive filing system, complete daily QA checklists, and provide regular compliance reports.
- Enforce quality and cleaning standards, promptly addressing any deviations.
- Guide production teams, recommend improvements, and oversee the implementation of procedures.
- Conduct daily FIFO spot checks and assess safety risks, communicating findings to relevant departments.
- Identify training needs, foster a food safety culture, and train new employees.
- Perform sporadic production checks and follow through on HSE minutes, findings, and improvements.
- Track waste control, conduct cleaning inspections, and ensure strict adherence to product testing procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years proven experience as a QA Officer
- Behavioural Skills ? Analytical Thinking
- Ability to analyse data for insightful decision-making in quality control processes.
- Attention to Detail
- Meticulously focusing on specifics for thorough audits, documentation, and compliance.
- Effective Communication: Effectively conveying information to ensure seamless collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
- Quality Focus: Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all processes.
- Leadership: Capable of leading and guiding production teams, providing support and recommendations
- Problem-Solving: Taking proactive steps to identify risks, suggesting improvements, and solving quality-related issues.
- Key Performance Areas: Variance Management, DC External Audit Results, Creation of training courses to address deficiencies in personnel or procedures
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Understanding of SOP Implementation
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Data Analysis and Reporting
