Food Safety Systems Technologist

Reference: 10383 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert 

Job Description: 

• Maintain, review and continually improve the documented Food Safety Management System to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, relevant legislation and customer requirements.
• Lead the Food Safety Team in line with FSSC 22000 requirements and facilitate monthly team meetings.
• Coordinate and document hazard analysis, risk assessments, and HACCP plans.
• Together with the rest of the Technical team, facilitate internal and external audits, including certification and customer audits.
• Support cross-functional teams with food safety and quality training and awareness.
• Collaborate closely with production, NPD, technical teams to identify and mitigate food safety risks.
• Investigating customer complaints and providing feedback.
• Assist with Occupational Health & Safety System implementation in collaboration with the Technical Manager and external consultant.

Qualifications: 

• An appropriate tertiary qualification (B.Tech in Food Technology or B.Sc in Food Science).
• At least 4 – 5 years technical experience in an FSSC 22000 certified (or equivalent, e.g., BRC, IFS, ISO 22000) food production environment.
• Food Safety Management System training from a recognized external institution.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both factory floor staff and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with the Woolworths FPI system is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements is advantageous, but not essential.
• Willingness to work Saturdays on a rotational basis as part of the technical team.
• A driver’s license and own transport are essential.

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. 

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