Quality Assurance Manager

Reference: 5693 SH
Consultant: Sharleen Horn

Job Description:

• Plans, develops, implements and manages strategic and operational activities within the Quality Control and QM (Quality Management BRC, IFS, IPW Certified) department.
• Quality Control / Assurance
  • Develops and maintains systems to establish standards relating to activities and products.
  • Develops and maintains systems to measure performance against established standards.
  • Monitors performance in all areas according to agreed standards and takes necessary action to communicate/advise/assist according to performance levels.
  • Ensures tests methods and activities are aligned with wine industry standards and practices.
  • Assists with new product introduction
• Quality Management System
  • Manages the strategic implementation of BRC, IFS, IPW Certification.
  • Ensures annual surveillance and re-certification audits are carried out.
  • Establishes and implements necessary communication strategy for the improvement and awareness of quality issues across all departments
  • Ensures that all non-conformances and corrective actions are completed and logged
  • Ensures that all work instructions, operating procedures are current and complied with.
• Laboratory Research and Development
  • Supports and guides Laboratory staff with regards to new product developments and techniques
  • Participates actively in all new developments of Wine Making and Bottling.
  • Consults with raw material suppliers and stays abreast of new product offerings, developments and costs.
  • Matches resources to the technical requirements and capacity.
  • Evaluates manufacturing process continuously, optimizing existing and catering for new technologies
  • Integrates new wine and bottling processing developments into new manufacturing technologies
• People Management
  • Supports, grows and guides staff in a strategic capacity.
  • Ensures effective communication between management and QC staff and production personnel.
  • Manages staff according to company standards, policies and procedures.
  • Conducts performance appraisals and reviews and recruits staff when necessary.
  • Identifies training needs and contributes to the development of individuals in conjunction with the Human Resources Consultant by initiating training and development programs.
• Health, Hygiene and Safety
  • Acts as the responsible person in terms of the OHS Act and ensures compliance with statutory legislation and that all company policies and procedures are compliant with the OHS Act.
  • Promotes a healthy and safe environment by contributing to the ongoing improvement of safety awareness
  • and practices.
  • Ensures production processes are monitored and changes are initiated in accordance with the company’s Hygiene Management System and Procedures.
  • Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Chemistry Degree or Diploma in Wine Making

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.