- Implementation, and execution of the unit QHSE strategy in alignment with regional QHSE objectives and policies.
- Maintain and implement culture of continuous improvement, safety, and quality within all operational areas.
- Management of Quality Controllers.
- Ensure 100% hygiene compliance for the entire unit.
- Ensure full preparation and presence for internal audits
- Ensure that all supplier audits are done timeously
- Preparation for all external audits, including clients.
- Ensure effective Customer complaint investigation and response.
- Lead the implementation and management of the Integrated Management System (IMS) to ensure the seamless integration of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards in the unit.
- Ensure that IMS processes are consistently applied across all departments, aligning with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22001 ,ISO 45001) and other relevant industry standards.
- Deal with any quality, food safety and hygiene related non-conformances.
- Implement, and manage the organization’s cleaning and pest control programs, ensuring compliance with hygiene, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Support in implementing sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact, including waste management, resource efficiency, and pollution prevention.
- Oversee all quality checks and schedule gemba walks
- Oversee all food safety and hygiene practices, as well as the efficiency thereof through micro sampling.
- Oversee HACCP electronic processes and procedures.
- Ensure all training is carried out effectively
- Support in timeous QHSE & CSR submissions.
- Monitor and maintain glass and foreign object control.
- Preparation of staff roster (QC) and duties.
- Must conduct regular meetings with your team and oversee the progress of KPIs and other Quality Indicators.
- Must prepare audit reports for every external audit within 48 hours; and
- Ensure that Micro swabbing and sampling is done
- Must be fully aware of Allergen identification
- Ensure that all allergen’s are declared accordingly
- Ensures that FEFO and stock rotation is followed
- Monitors chlorination of water and works closely with maintenance department
- Ensures that all first aid boxes are fully stocked to ensure proper usage
- Previous experience on quality control operations in managerial position
- Able to work long hours
- Quick decision maker
- Able to work independently yet excellent team player
- Good communication skills
- Good command of English language, both written and spoken
- Results oriented
- Pays attention to detail
- Experience in report writing
- Computer literate
- Leadership and delegation skills
- Committed and loyal to the company
- Honest and reliable
- Mature and professional attitude and personality
- Open to suggestions, able and willing to adapt or learn
Desired Skills and Experience
Computer Literacy, communication, leadership, Problem Solving