Quality Controller

Key Purpose Statement

To ensure that the bottling process meets the product and packaging quality requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Build strategic SHEQ understanding  
• Understand the Manufacturing Process and equipment in order to advise manufacturing management on possible issues on the quality of the product.
• Authorities to stop / not stop the line within established procedures.
• Escalate quality issues to the Manufacturing Manager and Unit Manager when necessary.
• Ensure the alignment of quality control with the Supply Chain Way principles and work practices.
• Update and follow work instructions as per the Quality Management Systems on the line.
• Drive Quality Improvement in Manufacturing
• Identify and interpret standards and specifications for the relevant environment e.g. Processing, Water Treatment, Packaging & Final Product in the Warehouse.
• Prepare relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents according to the testing method.
• Take samples following required sampling methods and procedures.
• Pass conforming product samples.
• Record results in the required format, and communicate to the relevant stakeholders.
• Identify non-conformances and communicate to relevant personnel for corrective action.
• Conduct SPC studies according to the SPC procedure.
• Complete bottle burst surveys according to the procedure.
• Complete an age survey in the warehouse.
• Manage the Laboratory
• Comply with quality systems, standards and practices.
• Interpret and apply GLP and GMP requirements in the laboratory.
• Comply with requirements of the QMS, policies, SOP’s and work instructions.
• Maintain safety, health and environment standards
• Comply with safe working procedures / signage and standards.
• Request personal protective equipment and use and maintain this in accordance with procedures and legislation.
• Carry out work according to relevant Environment, Health and Safety standards.
• Apply knowledge of company commitment and priorities on Sustainable Development issues as well as local targets and initiatives to identify opportunities for action.
• Make a personal contribution, and encourage team members to make a tangible difference in achieving SD targets (water, energy and waste).
• Contribute to the management of SD issues to achieve key sustainable development targets.
• Manage Self
• Communicate professionally.
• Pro-actively encourage participation, problem solving and idea sharing in team meetings and daily. interactions to continuously entrench thinking and application of WCM principles.
• Develop self-awareness.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Qualifications

Minimum Requirement

• Degree/Diploma in Food Science.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in FMCG industry

Knowledge

• All aspects of packaging operations and process controls 

General    
Competencies

• Administration
• Assertiveness
• Compliance, Governance and Ethics
• Detailed focused
• Problem solving and analysis
• Routine
• Self-discipline
• Self-motivated
• Team player