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Role Purpose:

• To manage the operational aspect of product quality assurance, food safety and quality, occupational health and safety and environmental management compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 + appropriate qualification (Food Tech Diploma, Bio Tech Diploma,etc.)
• It would be preferable for candidates to have a Poultry Meat Examiners/Inspectors Certificate.
• HACCP, GMP and ISO:22000 Certification 

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience.
• It would be an advantage for candidates to have previous QC experience in a Poultry environment.
• It would be an advantage if candidates have FSSC:22000 background and experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

•  Ability to lead and manage a team, and make operational and technical decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility.
• Ability to communicate fluently on all levels.
•  Ability to work systematically and prioritize workload.
• Report writing and analysis skills.
•  Candidates must be prepared to work in a cold environment.
• Must be able to work in a team and must be able to perform to requirements of the business without supervision. 

Key responsibilities:

•  The operational management of quality control, quality assurance and hygiene.
• Participation in internal/external audits and customer visits as and when required.
•  Monitoring and investigating product complaints and returns.
•  Ensuring adherence to contractual, regulatory, and internal specifications and requirements.
•  Liaising with plant management on any non-conforming issues.
•  Ensuring adherence to Rainbow’s Total Integrated Management System.
• Staff management and development.
• Reporting on compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Conducting internal audits and assist during plant trials.
• Assistance with any other projects approved by Management.
• Participating in Product KPI audits as and when required at the plant and at Customer premises

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