QC Supervisor

A leading meat processing and food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced QC Supervisor with strong experience in quality control food safety systems customer complaint investigations non-conformance management and quality team supervision to join their team in Malmesbury. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing quality control operations supervising QC personnel ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards conducting audits and investigations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. This role requires flexibility to work weekends and public holidays as operationally required.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise QC team members manage schedules and oversee daily activities.
• Monitor staff attendance absenteeism and daily clockings.
• Compile weekly wage and overtime reports.
• Provide quality monitoring support during staff shortages or absences.
• Report on quality activities and provide support to Quality Technologists and Management.
• Conduct daily plant inspections and monitor compliance with food safety management systems.
• Ensure completion verification and filing of quality documentation and checklists.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of electronic quality systems.
• Conduct internal audits and pre-operational inspections.
• Perform foreign body inspections and verification activities.
• Conduct metal detector verification and other quality control checks.
• Coordinate environmental and product monitoring programmes.
• Investigate non-conformances identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct quality-related training and awareness sessions.
• Prepare and verify QC sampling documentation and reports.
• Compile and analyse quality KPI reports.
• Facilitate product evaluation sessions and quality reviews.
• Investigate customer complaints and provide corrective action feedback within required timelines.
• Assist with technical trials new product development and product improvement projects.
• Support production implementation of new products and processes.
• Manage trial samples reporting and communication.
• Prepare technical quality and trend analysis reports.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene PPE food safety occupational health and safety requirements.
• Monitor and support SHEQ implementation across the site.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Diploma in Food Technology or a related qualification preferred.
• 13 years experience within the meat processing industry would be advantageous.
• Experience supervising quality control activities within a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety management systems and quality assurance processes.
• Experience conducting audits inspections investigations and corrective action follow-ups.
• Strong report writing and administrative skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verification and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays when required.
• Reliable transport or ability to commute consistently to the workplace.
• Candidates outside the region must be willing to relocate at their own cost.

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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