Quality Controller at Astral Foods Ltd

Requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED

Must have excellent leadership skills to manage a team.
Ability to speak English and a second official language.
Must be able to communicate at all levels.
Must be able to work in a high-pressured environment.
Must have strong administrative skills.
The chosen candidate must be proactive, have good management communication and interpersonal skills as well as problem solving and planning skills.
Must be flexible to work in all areas of the processing facility as requested.

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Good Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook)

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

Assist in maintaining the HACCP and FSSC programs in the factory.
Assist in applying corrective actions where needed.
Monitoring staff personal hygiene
Managing and monitoring product flow
Adhering to Hygiene standards

Ensuring that efficient recording takes place to ensure that areas and product conform to relevant standards:

Temperature monitoring of areas, product and equipment in various areas
Chlorine measurements
Conduct water and brine pick-up checks
Monitor product quality, weights, sealers, printing, traceability etc. on final product.
Monitor scales in various areas to ensure accurate weight checks.
Ensure foreign object controls are in place in various areas
Monitor animal welfare practices on the slaughtering side
Assist with drawing lab samples
Reporting all variances or non-conformances to the Production managers and Quality Assurance Manager
Manage and maintain the 20-keys system as set out for the department.

Other requirements

Must have a Poultry Meat Examiner qualification (will be an advantage).
Proven PME experience in a manufacturing environment (will be an advantage).
Must be willing to work shifts and overtime including weekends and public holidays.
Sound Knowledge of FSSC 22000, GMP requirements and relevant guidelines and Quality Management Systems.

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