Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Quality Assurance or Food Technology (non-negotiable)
• SAMTRAC and HIRA (advantageous)
• At least 5 years’ experience in a warehousing compliance, food safety, or risk management role
• Proficiency in OHS legislation, food safety frameworks, and internal audit processes
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary investigations and cross-site audits
• High attention to detail, strong judgment, and the ability to influence at all levels
• Valid driver’s license with extensive travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the execution and continuous improvement of Supply Chain and Warehouse Food Safety protocols, including conducting product quality inspections, ensuring proper management and disposal of damaged or expired products, driving corrective actions from exception reports, and actively managing product incidents at the distribution center in collaboration with the Food Safety team.
• Drive Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards, including internal audits, hazard identification, contractor safety compliance, fire drills, emergency preparedness, and statutory reporting.
• Oversee Security risk management, including access control, CCTV oversight, theft investigation, guard performance, and service provider vetting.
• Ensure optimal facility compliance including maintenance scheduling, service provider SLA management, and emergency infrastructure (sprinklers, signage, pest control).
• Manage asset care for mechanical handling equipment (MHE), ensuring service compliance, safety checks, cleaning audits, and FMX system reporting.
• Provide monthly compliance reports, lead investigations, identify root causes, and work cross-functionally with DC Managers, external agencies, and service providers to implement corrective actions.
• Support and upskill onsite SHEQ officers, aligning safety and compliance initiatives with Boxer’s values and regulatory obligations.