Quality Assurance Technologist (Pretoria)

Company:

RCL Foods

Functions:

SHEQ

Job Type Classification:

Permanent

Location - Town / City:

Pretoria West

Job Description:

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters. Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Quality Assurance Technologist for our Baking Division . The role will be based in Pretoria West and will report into the Senior QA Technologist .

Minimum Requirements:

A 3-year qualification in Food Technology, Biotechnology, or Consumer Science. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an FMCG/food processing environment. Knowledge and understanding of QA systems TQM Knowledge. Skills : Strong planning and organizational skills. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize projects. Assertive and Results driven. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Forward thinking and organizational awareness. Ability to interact at all levels in the organization. Emotional maturity and self-management. Verbal and written communication. Ability to influence people at all levels to improve the OHS culture.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Managing of QC Staff : Complete BESTIME authorizations of staff daily. Ensure preapprovals are done weekly for over 18hrs and 40hrs and submitted. Managing Staff leave and replacement. Manage staff overtime. Developing staff. Evaluating staff (4 + 1). Managing staff training and identifying training needs. Managing staff discipline. Hands on role which requires 70% floor and 30% admin. Calibration of Food Safety Equipment : Verify that food safety equipment like pH meter, thermometer, scales, etc. calibration status is current and up to date. Ensure thermometers and PH meters are submitted for calibration weekly. Verification of Food Safety Equipment : Verify that food safety equipment is verified as per schedule. Scales – night shift & dayshift daily. Thermometers - every Friday. Ph meters- weekly. Internal Audits : Ensure internal audits are done as per internal schedule. PPC Audits one per month based on your category- detailed report must be submitted. Assisting with monthly Internal Audits. GMP Internal Audit. Foreign Object Internal Audit. Glass & Hard Plastic Internal Audit. PRP Audits. Assisting with compiling internal audit reports, raising NCRs and distributing to relevant role players. Drive the close out of internal NCRs. Quarterly Audits : CCP & OPRP Audits Allergen Audits External Audits : Presenting and managing external audits. Compiling and driving action plan on external audit NCRs. Ensure that external audit NCRs are addressed and closed out. Also close it out on the FPI system. Ensure NCRs are logged on the CAR system and closed out.