Quality Assurance Officer

Our client is looking for Quality Assurance Officer (Poultry) for each of these regions: KZN, Cape Town, East London, Polokwane and Johannesburg

THE ROLE:

A Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that products arrive and depart in accordance with quality and safety standards, conduct quality control inspections and provide QC Reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and improve current procedures and conduct regular audits for SOP compliance.
• Monitor staff performance, providing guidance, and conducting essential training sessions.
• Investigate product quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and raise Improvement Reports.
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system, complete daily QA checklists, and provide regular compliance reports.
• Enforce quality and cleaning standards, promptly addressing any deviations.
• Guide production teams, recommend improvements, and oversee the implementation of procedures.
• Conduct daily FIFO spot checks and assess safety risks, communicating findings to relevant departments.
• Identify training needs, foster a food safety culture, and train new employees.
• Perform sporadic production checks and follow through on HSE minutes, findings, and improvements.
• Track waste control, conduct cleaning inspections, and ensure strict adherence to product testing procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years proven experience as a QA Officer
• Behavioural Skills ? Analytical Thinking
• Ability to analyse data for insightful decision-making in quality control processes.
• Attention to Detail
• Meticulously focusing on specifics for thorough audits, documentation, and compliance.
• Effective Communication: Effectively conveying information to ensure seamless collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
• Quality Focus: Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all processes.
• Leadership: Capable of leading and guiding production teams, providing support and recommendations
• Problem-Solving: Taking proactive steps to identify risks, suggesting improvements, and solving quality-related issues.
• Key Performance Areas: Variance Management, DC External Audit Results, Creation of training courses to address deficiencies in personnel or procedures

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Understanding of SOP Implementation
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Health and Safety Regulations
• Data Analysis and Reporting