Key performance areas:

· Co-ordinate, control and ensure the effective functioning of the Food Safety/Quality Assurance system

· Food Safety Team leader of the Food Safety Team

· Continually improving the quality control system and Food safety procedures

· Ensure the implementation and maintaining of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

· Handle consumer complaints together with the Marketing Director

· Ordering, stock-take of chemicals and other hygiene disposables used in the factory

· Reporting on non-conformances

· Staff training with regards to Food Safety and general factory hygiene

· Handle all external audits and visits by retailers to the factory

· Ensure the factory complies with major retailers’ code of practices

· Implement Corrective and Preventative action

· Maintaining and continually improving the Health and Safety System

· Together with the Managing Director maintain and continually improve the GlobalGAP system

· Liaise with suppliers re Supplier Quality Assurance

The successful candidate must have:

· Matric and a BSc Food Science qualification or equivalent in Food Science or Technology

· Minimum 2 years experience in a food manufacturing environment

· Knowledge on HACCP/Food Safety and GlobalGAP audits in a minimum requirement

· Be a team player

· Attention to detail

· Must preferably reside in the Stellenbosch/Franschoek area

Salary negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience

Applications and Curriculum Vitae to be emailed