Our client, a company in the FMCG INDUSTRY is looking to recruit.

Reporting to          :         GENERAL MANAGER MANUFACTURING

OBJECTIVE:          

1. To work with the management of the organisation in development, documentation and implementation of BL standards based on the requirements of ISO, National and regional standards.
2. Ensuring compliance to all legal and statutory requirements.
3. Ensuring that the company products are  consistent and are of superior quality

Duties and Responsibilities

1. The Company Policies.

Participate in the formulation and development of the company Quality policies

1. Quality Management Systems

Establishment, documentation and implementation of quality systems in line with ISO, statutory and legal guidelines and requirements in all the BDL Business units

1. Establishment of Q A structures

Establishing effective and functional QA models for the company to function in the region.

1. Establishing quality standards for raw materials based on :

The product quality standards,

The processing and production controls and

Market requirements in each company centre.

1. Establishing quality standards of products.

Formulation of product standards according to:

1. Product design and market position proposed by the Company,
2. The quality policy
3. The quality requirements of the product.

1. Establishing and supervising the quality of processes performance along the entire value chain and assisting in troubleshooting in cooperation with:
   1. Production
   2. Technical
   3. Research and Development (R. & D.),
   4. Quality Control
2. Implementing the procedure for Product release for raw materials, in process and end products In cooperation with:
3. Production,
4. Inventory and Logistics
5. Sales and management of retailers and wholesalers etc...
6. Implementing product traceability system In cooperation with

1. Production,
2.  Sales, and
3. Inventory and Logistics

9. Implementing customer complains procedures in conjunction with:

1. Production,
2. Sales, and
3. Inventory and Logistics

1. Data analysis

    Collecting and analyzing data for improving the Quality Assurance System and the business operations of the company.

. The analyzed data including trend analysis will be presented regularly to:

1. Top management,
2. Production
3. Procurement
4. Sales and
5.  Inventory and logistics

1. Develop and provide training for food safety and quality requirements
2. Develop and maintain documentation such as SOP’s, as well as maintenance of manuals, policies and procedures as relate to any food safety concerns
3. Conduct facility food safety audits as well as manage third party audits.
4. Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all products coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards.
5. Update existing food safety procedures and documentation to keep up with changing requirements.
6. Assist buyers with training and educating potential suppliers to ensure compliance.
7. Work closely with factory Manager and General Manager on any food safety or quality assurance issues.
8. Oversee proper maintenance and sanitation of all facility to comply with food safety requirements.
9. Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed and documented correctly at all times.
10. Core competences:

Technical Expertise

• Bachelors of Science in Food Processing Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University and a Diploma in Dairy Technology will be an added advantage from a recognised Institution.
• Trained in relevant ISO standards.
• Good understanding of SAP /ERP operations
• Computer Science knowledge/Skills.

Leadership &Management Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Team leader