Total Quality Management Coordinator at Famous Brands

Introduction

Responsible for the day-to-day implementation and control of the BU specific Total Quality and Food Safety Management (TQFSM) programme ensuring that all products manufactured by Famous Brands, meet the required quality and safety standards and comply with legal regulations.

To ensure that the Famous Brands Manufacturing Business Unit's (BU) follow the correct policies & procedures in terms of the implementation managing of the TQFSM programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for BU adherence to food safety, quality policies and procedures by monitoring and recording the effectiveness of the documented GMP and Operational Control programs.
• Work within a defined policies, procedures, checklists for food safety and quality purposes.
• Examine manufacturing output to ensure conformity to food safety requirements, specifications and standards of presentation.
• Support the Plant Manager with managing the food safety and quality control process and escalate any issues that arise.
• Communicate with line supervisors on food safety and quality defects and propose remedial actions.
• Have a detailed in-depth understanding and knowledge of the Famous Brands TQFSM System and relevant legislation.
• Be an active member of the food safety and quality team and support the team leader.
• Ensure that the BU specific TQFSM programme is implemented and maintained.
• Report to the Plant Manager on the effectiveness and suitability of the food safety and quality management system.
• Report any change in the BU that may trigger a system, policy, procedure or checklist review.
• As part of the team, approve and ensure effective implementation of the PRP / GMP system.
• Support the Plant Manager with the annual review of the TQFSM system.
• Communicate requirements for change to operational documents to the Plant Manager for review and action.
• Assist the Plant Manager with the annual Mock Recall.
• Ensure that all records (production and TQFSM) are fully completed on a daily basis and ensure verification by the Plant Manager.
• Ensure that non - conformance and corrective action system is fully implemented and effective (including verification activities).
• Assist with internal and external audits where applicable.
• Prepare and ensure that samples are sent to QC Lab as per schedule.
• Manage QC lab and activities (inputs and outputs).
• Assist Plant Manager with data collection for monthly review report detailing feedback on CAR's, Complaints, Triggers, Training and Trend analysis.
• Ensure that all required documentation are completed and maintained at the BU.
• Manage and control the activities of all on-line quality, I-comply checks and food safety controllers.
• Responsible for purchasing cleaning materials.
  
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum qualification: Grade 12 with an appropriate Diploma or Apprenticeship. (NQF Level 5/6 or an equivalent)
• Food / Science related degree/diploma would be advantageous.
• 1-3 year's experience in the similar role.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced business communication skills enabling verbal and written communication at all levels.
• The ability to analyse situations and to arrive at the best possible solution.
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation.
• The ability to accurately give an account of information pertaining to the performance of outputs.
• Advanced Computer literacy.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Systematic and logical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Disciplined, pro-active and flexible.