QA Mannager Meat Processing Plant

Must have a drivers license and own vehicle

Job Purpose

Oversee a comprehensive documented quality assurance system that enforces a zerotolerance policy for nonconformities including but not limited to customer complaints quality defects and resource waste from raw material intake to manufacturing storage and final product release. Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of this management system by integrating it across all relevant departments and existing systems and SOPs. Ensure proper monitoring of quality performance effective remediation of nonconformities and continuous improvement efforts.

Reporting to:

Head: Quality and NPD

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance

Manage a system to maintain a zerotolerance policy for customer complaints quality defects and resource waste throughout all stages of production.

Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of this management system through integration with relevant departments and existing systems and SOPs.

Oversee sustainable corrections of nonconformities.

Responsibilities include:

Reviewing improving and implementing HACCP VACCP and TACCP plans ensuring compliance with FSSC regulatory customer and company standards.

Developing implementing and maintaining product specifications.

Facilitating communication and cooperation with internal departments during the development and implementation of these plans.

Reviewing and implementing effective Quality Control Points (QCP).

Monitoring and verifying QCPs and related records.

Conducting investigations into quality defects and identifying root causes.

Developing and implementing immediate containment measures for nonconformities.

Overseeing following up and confirming sustainable corrective actions for root causes.

Planning and executing internal audits based on these plans and product specifications.

Implementing monitoring procedures and maintaining records of quality defects to measure against targets including:

Customer complaints rejections and returns

Microbial chemical physical and allergen monitoring programs (environmental and/or product)

Internal quality alerts/nearmiss incidents reworks etc.

Any other relevant metrics.

Communicating trends to internal departments management and customers/suppliers as necessary.

Maintaining and improving the FSSC 22000 system and ensuring compliance with all requirements and documentation within this framework.

Ensuring factories are always prepared for audits.

Trials & Continuous Improvements

Keep updated on new and bestpractice technical requirements regulations and standards and oversee their implementation.

Manage the technical aspects of process or product improvement trials and equipment changes including:

Conducting risk assessments for innovations

Providing technical and quality assurance support during the planning and concept stages

Coordinating during trials and implementations

Participating in practical

Assisting with reporting specifications changes and risk assessments

Ensure the updating and implementation of HACCP VACCP and TACCP plans and procedures.

Minimize waste and duplication by consolidating and continuously improving the quality and food safety systems across client departments.

Team Management

Establish departmental targets aligned with company priorities and growth strategies.

Supervise team members set goals and evaluate their progress.

Identify highpotential candidates and create strategic growth paths in line with company policies.

Support the continuous improvement of team members and offer guidance as needed.

Ensure disciplinary actions are applied appropriately when necessary.

Foster stable employee relations by managing conflicts and creating a positive productive work environment.

Relationships

Serve as a key technical and quality assurance contact for the client Group of Companies.

Build and maintain technical relationships with customers service providers and suppliers and assist the team in doing the same.

Ensure timely responses to customer inquiries within 48 hours.

Represent the client factories during site visits walkthroughs and audits.

Promote positive relationships between the team and all departments within the client organization fostering a quality culture.

SHEQ

Qualifications

Degree in Food Sciences or a related field.

Experience

A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in quality assurance supervision or a related area.

Functional Competencies

Management

Risk Assessments

Management Systems

Communication (written & verbal)

Knowledge of Food Safety & Product Quality

Proficiency in Excel & Trend Analysis

Problemsolving

Training / Trainer skills