Senior Quality Officer
About the role
Mapinga Premium Foods is seeking a Senior Quality Officer to oversee quality control and laboratory operations, maintain food safety and quality management systems, ensure product traceability, and support continuous improvement in its food manufacturing operations. Responsibilities: - Oversee quality control and laboratory activities. - Implement and maintain food safety and quality management systems. - Ensure product traceability throughout production processes. - Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive actions. - Promote continuous improvement in quality and food safety operations. - Prepare quality reports and maintain accurate documentation. - Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure compliance with quality standards. How to apply: Send your CV by email to: careers@mapingapremiumfoods.com
Key requirements
- Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in quality control or food safety in the food manufacturing industry.
- Practical experience implementing and enforcing ISO 22000 or ISO 9001 standards; knowledge of HACCP is essential.
- Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), product traceability, and laboratory testing.
- Strong analytical, reporting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, the 5 Whys technique, and 5S; knowledge of Lean principles is an added advantage.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Food safety and quality management systems
- Quality control and laboratory operations
- ISO 22000 and ISO 9001 implementation
- HACCP
- Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Hygiene Practices