Manager Technical

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

The Culinary Division has a vacancy for a Manager: Technical – Long Life and Long Life International, who will be responsible for the overall management and co-ordination of the technical function within the Long-Life and Long-Life International categories, to ensure the various manufacturing operations, meet world class quality standards.

Ensure that all raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution processes and practices comply with the relevant quality standards and customer quality requirements.
Provide expert technical support and guidance to technical and operations staff and management at the various manufacturing operations.
Responsible for the development and implementation of an effective and comprehensive quality management system to ensure the organisation and factory quality systems and practices comply with international best practices.
Ensure compliance to local and external food processing and labelling regulations and legislative requirements.
Liaise with external assessment bodies to ensure quality accreditation and implementation of quality best practices.
Train and develop quality professionals in all operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaboratively work with all departments and internal stakeholders, to improve quality within the organisation.
Ensure the promotion of awareness of quality throughout the organisation.
To represent Premier FMCG in relevant industry forums.
To keep up to date with new technologies relevant to the organisation’s products and processes.
Management of staff directly and indirectly reporting to the position.

5 – 8 years’ experience within a technical department or function, at a senior level.
The ability to travel to all Long-Life and Long-Life International Plants at least twice every year and as necessary.

Knowledge of current food safety standards and requirements, including external quality and ethical trading certification requirements.
Knowledge of appropriate legislation of countries to which we export our products to.
Have a specialist knowledge and understanding of NRCS requirements.

The ideal candidate will be an action orientated person who takes initiative and demonstrates strong leadership skills.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines.
The ability to work with people at all levels.