Quality Assurance Team Leader (Operations) at Onstream Group

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in the supervision of Food Safety and Security, and Quality Assurance programs. In this role, will also oversee the direct supervision of Quality & Sanitation Technicians to ensure all Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation guidelines are implemented and adhered to.
• Responsible for shift/work scheduling, training, delegation of duties & disciplinary actions of the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Team.
• Ensure that all Quality Assurance functions are being performed, and documented, in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with Technicians to follow up on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) deviations and report Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) modifications to Quality Assurance Manager.
• Monitor and/or perform tasks on the raw product inbound inspection processes.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in trending data for various Quality Assurance programs.
• Perform periodic, daily walk through of the facility to ensure that all quality and food safety standards are being complied with and submit corrective action request as needed to perspective departments.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in performing internal, regulatory agency facility, and operational audits.
• Train staff on all equipment calibrations, quality assurance and preventive maintenance.

Job Requirements
Ideal educational background, experience:

• B.Sc or HND in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related discipline
• At least 7 years prior experience in a similar role with direct reports
• Strong knowledge of calibration and ability to read blue prints
• Candidate experience from Uniliver/Nestle/Promosidar/Bayswater /other MNC companies (Preferably)
• Environment and Safety - Practise 5S and GMP

Other key competences for success:

• Proficiency with precision measuring tools.
• Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good hygiene level of the factory.
• Ensure safe - working conditions always according to safety guidelines and the use of good initiative.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written).
• Good attitude and leadership qualities.
• Good attention to details.
• Ensure safe - working conditions always according to safety guidelines and the use of good initiative.