Description Position: Quality Manager Location: Addo Summary of the role The role of the Quality Manager is to provide citrus quality guidance to the packing facility and ensure food safety compliance. Key Performance Areas Food Safety – BRC: Deputy leader of Food Safety Team Assist with Managing, implementing, maintaining and auditing of the Food Safety System Monitor and advise on continuous improvement of the Food Safety System. Fruit Quality: Manage, train and monitor the Quality Team Monitoring and communication of all fruit quality standards to ensure the final product meets requirements and standards Manage inspections of quality personnel Liaise with managers and staff in the company to ensure the Quality System is functioning properly Develop, implement, maintain and improve quality systems Behavioural Competency Requirements Achievement/Results driven Flexibility Initiative Responsible Integrity Stress tolerance (resilience) Verbal and written communication Conflict management Team leadership / People management Attention to detail Problem solving Planning & Organising Analytical and critical thinker Information Seeking Qualifications Grade 12 (Umalusi National Senior Certificate) A relevant B-Degree (M3) (Plant pathology, Microbiology, Food Science) at a recognized and SAQA accredited university will be advantageous. Knowledge & Experience Applicable quality management experience, preferably in fruit agriculture. 5 or more years integrated exposure Knowledge of the fruit agricultural industry BRC training and experience HACCP training and experience AVCASA will be an advantage Internal Auditing Training and experience Good understanding of agricultural exports Extensive understanding of the portfolio of Quality Management General business acumen Product knowledge and product ranges Intermediate usage of Microsoft Office Skills Required: Facilitation, Coordination & Analysis Liaison & Communication Excellent client relationship building skills High capacity to represent the brand High degree of client engagement Ability to multitask Remain attentive in an often-busy environment Be naturally calm and focused Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required Managing an integrated team
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