Site Quality Manager: Baby (Ndabeni, WC) needed at Tiger Brands

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• You are a trusted, strategic adviser. You support the implementation and management of quality management systems and HACCP. Manage measuring and testing equipment and processes. You will lead the quality improvement program. Support innovation & change, manage people, culture and linkage. 

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Under the direction of the Category Quality Manager, you implement quality systems
• Ensure adherence and maintenance of QMS administration
• Drive & track quality KPI’s
• Coordinate and host external audits
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance to all relevant legal, statutory and internal requirements/standards and validation thereof
• Implement, maintain and test site traceability systems
• Site custodian of all specifications and ensure adherence
• Implement, monitor & review HACCP studies
• Advise on and validate cleaning procedures
• Test incoming raw material and drive compliance to specification
• Oversee laboratory operations and adhere to safety standards
• Decide final disposition for non-conformance product (Product non-conformance management)
• Coordinate and drive site MECP quality pillar
• Lead quality loss reduction project
• Champion quality culture building activities
• Participate in business unit and group community of practices
• Act as Custodian of quality gate keeping (TIP) process

Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key attributes and competencies

• Commercial savviness & business understanding – willingness to deliver as per operational requirement, cost management against set budget
• People expertise – Excellent communication skills written and oral, delegating responsibilities, effective employee relation skills
• Inspirational collaboration – Excellent planning ,organising and execution skills, integrity and credibility

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in natural science/engineering
• TQM or Quality qualification advantageous (TPM/WCM/Lean)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing
• 2 years experience in facilitating leadership teams
• Experience in managing external audits
• Familiarity with project management approaches