Site Quality Manager

Tiger Brands•Snake Spring Township, PA

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! 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: Quality Activities 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 As production is seasonal this role has an inherited logistics functionality Logistics Activities Responsible for procurement on the system Custodian of stock management Co-ordinating stock take Responsible for finished goods transfer Buyer of all ingredients , packaging and indirect materials Qualifications ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Key attributes and competences 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 Academic Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualifications in natural science/engineering TQM or Quality qualification advantageous (TPM/WCM/Lean) Leadership – Owning it!, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning, Experience Function –• Minimum of 5 years experience in Manufacturing, 2 years experience in facilitating leadership teams, Experience in managing external audits and Familiarity with project management approaches In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play. Explore the vacancies we currently have available @TigerBrands.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualifications in natural science/engineering
Minimum of 5 years experience in Manufacturing, 2 years experience in facilitating leadership teams
Experience in managing external audits
Familiarity with project management approaches

Nice To Haves

TQM or Quality qualification advantageous (TPM/WCM/Lean)

Responsibilities

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
Responsible for procurement on the system
Custodian of stock management
Co-ordinating stock take
Responsible for finished goods transfer
Buyer of all ingredients , packaging and indirect materials