Quality Assurance Technologist – Food Packaging

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A National Diploma in Packaging Technology, Diploma in Polymer Chemistry, Packaging or Plastic Technology or related is preferred.
• Must have a proven track record in the Quality Assurance environment.
• Relevant experience working in a QA (Quality Assurance) Production / Test laboratory environment, physically testing the printed packaging & multi-layered PA/PE films.
• Must have an understanding of flexographic printing, extrusion processes and flexible packaging manufacturing.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as good organizational skill.
• Previous experience having worked on ISO 22000 or BRCGS or a related for Packaging and packaging materials, SANS 10330 HACCP and SANS 10049- Food hygiene management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinating all activities related to product testing and quality maintenance as well as ensuring the implementation and maintenance of GMPs, HACCP and good hygiene/housekeeping practices.
• Monitoring the quality of all products being manufactured in the Packaging Plant and correcting defects. Emphasis on process control for all products, ensuring inspection of the Packed rolls.
• Maintaining an awareness of GMP practices, sanitation program, and operations to help management resolve problems.
• Coordinating and directing all activities related to product safety, product in process, and finished product.
• Handling of Customer Complaints investigation as and when necessary.
• Monitoring daily quality print-offs as well as the online QC reports and must report all non-conformances immediately to both the Production Manager and Quality Manager.
• Conducting regular in-process audits to ensure that the production associates adhere to the processes as laid out in the relevant product specification.
• Participating in weekly Hygiene/Housekeeping, GMP, sanitation and safety inspections.
• Following up on corrective actions to ensure that the required corrective actions have been implemented.
• Participating in verification of plant equipment- scales, gauges, thermometers, Verniers and rulers.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.