Junior Quality & Food Safety Administrator – Food Manufacturing Full Time

The Junior Quality & Food Safety Administrator at RPO Recruitment is responsible for establishing and implementing Quality Management and Food Safety Programs in a food manufacturing setting. The role includes monitoring the performance of these programs and initiating continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the highest standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Supplier Initiatives Support:
• Assess feasibility, host supplier audits, and initiate/monitor CAPA execution.
• Review and approve supplier-related documents with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with QC to review specifications from a quality perspective.
• Customer Complaints & Feedback:
• Investigate customer complaints and complete NCRs and feedback forms.
• Site Quality, Regulatory, and Business Certification:
• Support implementation, host audits, and initiate/monitor CAPA execution.
• Food Safety Program Monitoring:
• Oversee and improve programs such as:
• Food Safety Manual
• Document and Record Control
• Product Development
• Specifications (Raw Material, Packaging, Finished Product, Services)
• Non-Conforming Materials and Rework
• Complaint Management
• Food Safety Plan (FSSC 22000)
• Identification, Traceability, Recall, and Withdrawal
• Allergen Management
• Training
• Pest Prevention
• Maintenance Program
• Calibration
• Personnel Hygiene
• Environmental Monitoring
• Utility Supply
• Receipt, Storage, and Transport
• Waste Disposal
• Food Defense
• Quality Management & Food Safety Programs:
• Develop procedures and record implementation.
• Monitor performance indicators and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance the FSSC 22000 system (version 6.0).
• Audit Participation:
• Participate in at least three external food safety audits.
• New Product Development Assistance:
• Assist with NPD work as needed.
• Certificate of Analysis (COA) Management:
• Process COAs in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Ensure COAs/COCs are issued and attached to delivery documents.
• Scan and file COAs/COCs received with deliveries.
• Report non-conforming suppliers to the Food Safety Manager and Procurement Manager.
• Track and request outstanding COAs/COCs and update the ‘Outstanding COA Log’.
• Pest Control Officer Duties:
• Conduct monthly pest inspections and complete FS20-2 Pest Control Inspection Checklist.
• Monitor pest control measures, including rodent proofing and bait stations.
• Report pest activity and manage quarantine products.
• Schedule stack fumigation and maintain FS20-3 Pest Activity Sightings Log.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science or Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of Food Safety testing instrumentation is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Data entry experience and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems efficiently.
• Comfortable working in warehouse and production environments with frequent standing and walking.
• Ability to perceive small color variations.
• Hand/eye coordination and dexterity for handling products and instruments.
• Potential requirement to QC check new products according to specifications.

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. 

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson or Jamie-Lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn 

You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com