Job Description    

• To monitor Food Safety (HACCP & GMPs) and manage quality standards in production process through identification and correction of non-compliances . Making operational decisions together with relevant supervisory level that fall within the field of responsibility. Influence operations on compliance with quality and safety standards. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with Maths and Science
• Diploma in Food Science or Technology/ /Microbiology/Biotechnology
• In-depth knowledge of Quality control in food manufacturing, Food Technology, HACCP and GMP knowledge
• Team player with the necessary skills, capabilities and resources required to assist with execution of decisions made
• Internal Auditing skills 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Conduct online quality inspections and ensure completion of all relevant check sheets
• Conduct glass and bristle plastic checks to prevent foreign matter contamination
• Conduct shelf-life and traceability checks on all intermediate and raw materials
• Verify all Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs)
• Management of rejected products, including safe isolation, disposal, and proper documentation
• Inspect employee lockers and toolboxes to uphold hygiene and safety standards
• Monitor employee adherence to GMPs
• Monitor equipment calibration and conduct equipment verification (i.e., scales, x-rays, metal detectors, thermometer)
• Investigation of customer complaints and facilitation of mock recall exercises to test traceability and responsiveness
• Provide oversight of pest control programs to maintain hygiene and safety standards
• Conduct on-the-job training to all employees to support skill development and regulatory compliance
• Conduct operations, CCP, & OPRP audits in line with the internal audit schedule
• Inspection of finished good pallets during dispatching
• Sampling, baking, and evaluation of online and frozen finished product
• Conduct washouts and pie warmer evaluation
• Conduct label verification
• Maintain document filling
• Conduct micro sampling in line with the micro sampling plan
• Report deviations via the SHEQX system and recommend corrective actions to Processing and Engineering teams
• Monitor and update WIP
• Direct cross-contamination monitoring (e.g., allergen segregation, raw vs. finished product handling, yeast vs. puff pastry separation)
• Cleaning and sanitation monitoring verification (e.g., cleaning schedules, swab tests, sanitation sign-off)
• Provide support during plant trials and validate outcomes as needed
• Uphold compliance with the Integrated Risk Management System