Premier FMCG

Job Description

Job Purpose:

To ensure that all food products are manufactured, handled, and packaged in compliance with Premier Culinary quality standards, food safety regulations, and company specifications. This role involves monitoring production processes, conducting inspections and tests, and identifying any deviations that could compromise product safety or quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee product quality through Work in Progress (WIP) inspections, raw material verification, and final product release.
• Monitor and enforce GMP, hygiene standards, HACCP controls, and Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Manage food safety systems including temperature control, foreign object prevention, and glass & hard plastic programmes.
• Conduct factory inspections, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and food safety incidents, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and calibration of equipment.
• Support audits (internal, external, and customer) and ensure compliance readiness.
• Provide on-floor guidance, coaching, and support to production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong food safety culture.

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Formal or practical knowledge of HACCP principles and FSSC 22000 (or similar GFSI-recognized food safety systems).
• Food Technologist Qualification will be an added advantage

Experience Requirements

• 2 to 3 years previous experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably within a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role.