Quality Assurance Manager

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit Products, situated in situated in Kempton Park (Ripe for you), has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced:

Quality Assurance Manager

Purpose of the role:

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you are responsible for ensuring that all food products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will lead the development and implementation of food safety programs, quality programs, and oversee audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards throughout the operations process. This role is pivotal in maintaining compliance, continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of quality across the operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing and maintaining food safety systems (e.g., HACCP, BRCGS) Conducting internal and external audits. Update job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; networking.
• Monitoring production processes for compliance.
• Managing non-conformance and corrective actions.
• Training staff on quality and food safety standards.
• Investigate and address root causes, to prevent recurring matters provide corrective measures to be implemented and maintain sound relations with suppliers and customers.
• Validating cleaning, sanitation procedures and operations SOPs.
• Maintain supplier compliance.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies and customers.

Requirements

Education:

• 3 year post matric qualification in Food Technology/Science, Microbiology, or related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in food quality assurance or food safety
• High computer literacy (MS D365 advantage)

Behavioural Competencies:

• High level of commitment to accuracy and quality
• Attention to detail
• Initiative, energy and drive
• High level of integrity, honesty and trustworthy

Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident funds, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.