Quality Control Manager - Citrus / FMCG

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to join the Coega, Port Elizabeth team, · Ensuring that all final products are in-spec in every respect (within the boundaries of available resources & of control maintained by Production) · Liaise with management on daily production plans · Liaising with QA:QMS Manager & NPD specialist on new & repeat orders · Monitoring processes & PRP’s for adherence to quality & food safety · Monitoring & managing QC inspection of incoming raw materials · Monitoring & managing QC in-process laboratory inspection · Monitoring & managing Line sorting (accurate in-spec vs. re-work & waste) · Random monitoring of product blending & preparation · Random monitoring of dosing process aids & sanitisers · Manage subordinates within the Quality Department, · Manage QC activities including, Incoming raw material inspection, In-process product & processing aids inspection, Line inspection, Waste verification inspection, and Trimming · Review & sign off on the following records · Manage QC implementation & training · Build trend analysis information as identified & required by Management, for purposes of continuous improvement related to commercial, food safety & QMS considerations. · Support continuous improvement efforts by reviewing QMS documentation in relation to activities – provide input where documentation can be improved to more accurately reflect activities or improve information available from such activities. · Assist the Food Safety Team in matters of quality & food safety · Conduct Internal Audits as a member of the Internal Audits team · Monitor and report on compliance of loading and relevant QC functions Requirements · Grade 12 · Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field. · Minimum 5 years experience in quality control management within the citrus / food industry. · Fruit grading experience essential · In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, and GMP principles. · Proficient in MS Office