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Area Leader Quality Jobs in Springs at McCain Foods Limited
Position Title: Area Leader Quality
Position Type: Regular – Full-Time
Position Location: Springs
Requisition ID: 36736
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of an Area Leader to be based at the Springs site. The successful candidate will report to the Food safety and Quality Manager
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
This position is a skilled Area Leader with strong leadership qualities to lead a group of QC Inspectors and provides a support function to the Quality Manager and the Food Safety & Quality Coordinator. The quality area leader will ensure that all quality standards of McCain are adhered to.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee Raw Material Bulk (Work-In-Progress) and Finished Product Laboratory functions
Ensure correct input of data on PC & R and SAP systems, PCR Post Seasonal Reports
Ensure that Control Documents for Raw material is correct, signed off and presented to Management daily.
Ensures reporting is submitted timeously and as per agreed format and standard
Ensure that laboratory equipment is complying with calibration schedules and verifications done as required.
Act as Safety Representative for the QC Department, filling in Logbooks and attending monthly meetings.
Inbound inspection (raw material delivery truck inspection)
Effective document control: sorting, filing, storing and retrieval.
Ensure that analytical tests performed are correct, accurate and products comply with all specifications (Sensory and Physical)
All products received, processed and packed must comply with agreed specifications
Ensure that inspectors are using the correct methods to analyze products and that staff calibrations schedules are adhered to at all times.
Act on Out of Specification results.
Making decisions with regards to actions to be taken to get results within specification
Releasing and Blocking of Bulk, Finished products, and Packaging Material off the SAP system
Ensure that samples are drawn for Retention sample Program, Product Cuttings and Evaluations as required.
Ensure the Non-Conformance procedure is adhered to at all times
Ensure that In-Plant Sensory Sessions occur 4-hourly and include Production and Packing Staff
Compile Information Packs for Quality Notifications (Batch, Qty, Pictures, samples etc.)
Ensure that non-conforming situations and products are communicated to piers and Management accurately and effectively.
Communicate products testing out of specification immediately to the relevant shift personnel and Management.
Ensure non-conforming products are restricted.
Communicate unacceptable situations in the plant wrt GMP’s Safety and Food safety concerns to the relevant staff timeously.
Act on out-of-specification results – Contain non-conforming product, by blocking it on the system
Make a decision with regards to actions to be taken to get results/situations within specification
Ensure non-conforming products are adequately sampled.
Ensure that all product releases are done timeously and accurately.
Assist in investigating and correcting quality-related issues through collaboration with other departments.
Support Plant- and Cleaning Personnel with Pre-start-up checks, including Food Safety Inspections as and when required
Do Pre-start-up check in conjunction with Production, Packing, Engineering and Cleaning Personnel daily
Carry out scheduled Food Safety self- inspections on a weekly basis, including Glass & Hard Plastic control in all laboratory environments
Problem solving in the Plant to ensure GMP’s are maintained
People management
CCP training
Compile and update work instructions
Ensure that staff are trained in procedures and that they apply Specifications correctly
Reporting of absenteeism rate
BOS/ Training on Risk Assessments
Employee benchmarking and practical assessments carried out 6-monthly
Ensure Return to Work Interviews are done when absenteeism occurs and be aware of absenteeism rate
Dimensions: approve work hours and attend other payroll issues
Hygiene and Housekeeping
Ensure all QC analysts carry out their cleaning inspections on a daily basis on required areas
Highlight areas of concern to QC manager when necessary
Assist with micro swabs taken from plant when requested
Facilitate the implementation of 5s in the QC laboratory
Ensure CCP Check sheets and Deviation Reports are filled in and filed
Ensure that CCP check sheets are verified daily
Ensure that a Deviation Report is filled in when a deviation from the HACCP/Food Safety Plan occurred
Ensure data entered on SAP is correct and all non-conformances in the program logged and actioned.
Comply with and enforce Safety & Food Safety Standards
Ensure Safety rules are followed by all employees, reporting non-conformances spotted
Ensure Food Safety rules are adhered to and address and report non-conformances found.
Conduct food safety inductions, employees are trained and re-trained as required in conjunction with the Training Department
Ensure quality analysts conduct black bag audits for foreign material daily.
Assist QC Management with data collection and reporting
Summarize shift activities and record
Collect data from PC&R, SAP, Dimension, Internet for reports and projects
Compile data for weekly reports as per Customer specified requirements, including QC data for Raw material, Bulk and Finished Goods.
Relief Quality Analysts if and when necessary
Must be able to perform all sensory, analytical and physical tests and analyses to be able to stand in for any absentee
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Certifications:
Diploma in Food Science/Chemistry/Microbiology
Good Computer Skills wrt MS Office, SAP, Reporting, Data recording, etc.
Experience:
2-3 years previous experience in Food Industry within a Quality Control or Assurance environment
FSSC22000 Training / Experience in a FSSC22000 certified Food Safety System
Person Specifications
Assertive and results orientated
Excellent interpersonal skills
Supervisory skills
Attention to detail
Chair departmental safety meeting
Conduct daily meetings with staff
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The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates.
The closing date for applications is 20 June 2025
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: South Africa
Department: Springs QC Area 2
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Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)
Title: Area Leader Quality
Company: McCain Foods Limited
Location: Springs
