Overview
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Rite Recruitment
Lead and manage the QC team, ensuring effective training, allocation, and recruitment of staff.
Build a competent team capable of covering all relevant QC functions.
Monitor Quality & Food Safety Operations Protocols
Communicate product non-conformances to operations and ensure effective response to process controls .
Ensure NCRs are raised, monitored, and resolved promptly , with a focus on reducing non-conformance trends.
Regularly review and update food safety and quality protocols , enforcing compliance through data analysis and trend reporting.
Authorize Positive Release of Conforming Products
Oversee in collaboration with the Technical manager, tests and results to ensure products meet specifications and requirements.
Investigate non-conformances and ensure corrective actions, including retests , are conducted as needed.
Review incoming inspection records and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to verify supplier compliance with Finlar and customer requirements.
Identify and trend supplier non-conformances and issue quality alerts as necessary.
Housekeeping & Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Maintain high housekeeping standards through routine inspections and recordkeeping.
Ensure optimum safety standards , with no disabling injuries.
Customer Complaints
Investigate and resolve customer complaints , ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
Trend outstanding action plans related to complaints and report progress to relevant personnel.
Audit Preparations & Conduct
Verify and monitor QC records , ensuring all documentation is complete and accessible for audits.
Close non-conformance actions identified in prior audits and ensure the plant is audit-ready in collaboration with the Technical Manager
Qualifications & Experience :
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Diploma / Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field .
Minimum 5 years of QA / QC experience in the food manufacturing industry (meat manufacturing preferred).
Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety regulations, and audit preparation .
Proven ability to manage a quality team and maintain compliance with quality standards.
Key Skills & Attributes :
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Strong leadership skills to manage, train, and motivate the QC team.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting , with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills .
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment .
Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
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Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Rite Recruitment
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, Food Quality & Safety, QA Specialist / Manager)
