Coca-Cola Quality Manager Jobs in South Africa
Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Quality department.
We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Quality Manager role, which is based in Bloemfontein. The successful candidate will report directly to the QFSE Manager.
Key Purpose Statement
Drive compliance to Quality and Food Safety systems, at the Plant, to ensure raw material and packaging material meet applicable quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements to support the delivery of quality product to consumers.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Quality Standards and Processes
Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with Manufacturing, CCBA (RSA) and Coca-Cola Requirements.
Identify gaps in Quality processes and ensure corrective action plans are in place to improve performance.
Provide support to the Manufacturing & Technical function (i.e., packaging line, processing, and Water treatment) to meet business requirements.
Drive the adherence of standards through quality checks by Operators.
Ensure asset verification for maintenance and calibration.
Ensure Product and Package Quality in line with CCBA and Coca-Cola Requirements
Ensure that Product and Package Quality standards are monitored and controlled for plant according to legal, internal and Coca-Cola Requirements.
Ensure that ingredients and package quality is monitored and controlled to agreed standards for all internal products.
Ensure that new or reformulated products are introduced in line with standards.
Ensure that Good Laboratory Practices are implemented in all laboratories on site (production lines, quality assurance and micro) and ensure that all consumables are managed and replenished accordingly.
Lead the lab and sensory proficiency schemes for the plant and ensure that the evaluation is conducted as per standard.
Ensure that laboratory equipment is serviced, maintained, calibrated, and verified as per agreed standards.
Ensure Process Capability programs are implemented, monitored, and reviewed by all relevant Quality Assurance, Engineering and Production departments as per agreed frequencies.
Ensure that the Quality at Source (quality tests conducted by Operators) in the plant are adequately resourced and supported.
Continuous Improvement for Quality and Food Safety
Ensure that the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program is implemented for the site to ensure product quality.
Ensure that quality process monitoring, and control checklists are implemented for the site.
Lead the Supplier Partnering Programme (SPP) for the site and ensure implementation.
Ensure continuous improvement programs for Quality Process Capability building are established.
Ensure that technical problem-solving regarding quality issues and equipment is expedited in line with Quality protocols.
Drive problem solving capability building for all site teams with reference to Quality and Food Safety (This includes the implementation of statistical process control analysis and capability building).
Manage Cost and Ensure Adherence to Quality Budget
Manage and implement cost controls to ensure adherence to the quality budget (including equipment contracts).
Ensure that all laboratory Capital Expenditure (CapEx) requirements are planned for in the annual budget process according to the standard lab list.
Lead and Manage an Engaged Team
Drive effective talent management practices to ensure an engaged team and sustainable talent pipeline, in accordance with business plan, to deliver on full potential.
Lead and manage the plant Quality team to allow for the achievement of set goals, an engaged team and high-quality work output.
Drive continuous development of team to ensure capability meets business objectives.
Promote a Safe and Healthy Working Environment
Implement laboratory safety protocols, within own area, to drive a safe working environment.
Ensure compliance to standards to prevent any safety related incidents in the department.
Conduct risk assessments for the Quality Team and provide proposed corrective mitigations.
Qualifications and Experience
A B.Sc. or BTech qualification in Science or Technology.
M.Sc. or MTech in Science or Technology will be an added advantage.
5-6 years’ experience within a food processing plant, which includes 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
Good process knowledge, preferably in a bottling environment
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Coca-Cola Quality Manager Jobs in South Africa
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