Food Safety Management System Coordinator

Job Description:

Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of FSMS Coordinator for its Quality operations in the Commercial division. The incumbent will be responsible for controlling and reporting on the status of the food safety system and results analysis/interpretation to ensure that all quality and food safety processes are well documented. This position reports to Quality Assurance Manager and carries the TASK Grade T11. The job holder must have at least an NQF Level 6 qualification in Food Technology and or Micro-biology with a minimum of 4-5 years experience in quality assurance, micro laboratory functions, test methods, and managing food safety systems in an accredited plant.

Responsibilities:

• Enforce and adhere to all FSSC 22000 requirements.
• Writing and implementation of food safety related SOPs, WIs, Check sheets and Policies
• Analyze samples and produce reports for confirmation of food borne bacteria from food/ meat and meat products
• Coordinate and manage customer complaints.
• Compile and manage Quality Index; Hygiene- and micro reports.
• Drive completion of internal audits, and Procedure Audits.
• Motivate quality and food safety standards, provide relevant training on applicable standards.
• Manager and Co-ordinate CPAR system
• FSSC 22000 fully implemented and maintained.

Qualifications:

• Sound analytical- and computer skills
• Strong knowledge of practical internal controls and the ability to implement them
• Good microbiological knowledge
• Continuous improvement approach
• Have knowledge of test methods
• Planning and organizing skills

Closing Date: 29 November 2024

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.