About the Role: Quality Systems Management Technician
In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for managing and maintaining our Quality Management Systems (QMS) to uphold our high standards in food safety and compliance. You will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and play an integral part in ensuring all audits, processes, and documentation align with internal and external requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Develop, review, maintain, and update quality and food safety documentation.
✔️ Prepare the factory for internal and external audits.
✔️ Draft new procedures and update records to reflect process modifications.
✔️ Ensure records comply with FSSC 22000, AIB standards, and other guidelines.
✔️ Coordinate corrective and preventive action systems, including trend analysis.
✔️ Conduct traceability exercises and mock recalls.
✔️ Serve as an active member of the HACCP committee.
✔️ Manage the internal audit system and train internal auditors.
✔️ Maintain site calibration registers and ensure timely equipment calibration.
✔️ Oversee non-conformance and concession systems, ensuring timely closure and reporting.
✔️ Assist with laboratory and quality control (QC) duties as needed.
✔️ Perform warehouse, storage, and GMP audits.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Experience:
🔹 Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality control within the food industry.
🔹 Prior experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Qualifications:
🎓 A completed tertiary qualification in Food Sciences, Food Technology, or a related field.
Knowledge & Skills:
✅ Strong understanding of FSSC 22000, AIB Food Safety Standards, HACCP, GMP, and GLP.
✅ Internal auditing experience.
✅ Proficiency with SAP and general computer literacy.
✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across production and packaging teams.
✅ A systematic, detail-oriented approach to work with a commitment to procedures and deadlines.
Why This Role is Perfect for You:
✔️ You’re passionate about ensuring food quality and safety.
✔️ You enjoy a structured, compliance-focused work environment.
✔️ You’re proactive, organized, and committed to continuous improvement.
✔️ You want to grow your career within a respected FMCG brand.
Take the Next Step with NBL
Be part of shaping South Africa’s snacking future! If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where your work makes a real difference, apply now and join our team of quality-driven professionals at National Brands Limited.
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🎯 CV Tips for Quality Systems Management Roles:
✅ Highlight relevant experience: Emphasize your experience with QMS, food safety audits, and compliance standards like FSSC 22000 and HACCP.
✅ Showcase achievements: Quantify improvements you’ve driven, e.g., reduced non-conformance rates or improved audit scores.
✅ Include certifications: List any food safety, HACCP, or internal auditing certifications prominently.
✅ Tailor your keywords: Use industry-specific keywords (QMS, HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000) to match applicant tracking systems (ATS).
✅ Detail your systems knowledge: Mention your proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems.
✅ Emphasize soft skills: Highlight collaboration, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities in your personal statement or skills section.
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