Job Desciption
ITB Flexible Packaging Solutions (ITB) is a flexible plastic packaging manufacturer and part of the Novus Holdings Group. ITB produces an array packaging for the FMCG and food markets. Its products include retail bags, security bags, FFS food packaging, heavy duty sacks and carrier bags which are distributed across South Africa and abroad.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer, update, and maintain the company’s food safety FSSC 22000 and quality management ISO 9001:2015 systems.
- Ensure compliance with GFSI standards, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific quality requirements.
- To promote Food Safety and Quality principles throughout the organization.
- To assist with the development and understanding of Food Hygiene Standards and Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Participate in both external and internal Food Safety and Quality System audits.
- Provide administrative support to the Food Safety and Quality Assurance team.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical records for audits and inspections.
- Manage databases for food safety and quality system tracking.
- Follow up on internal and external audit findings and non-conformances.
- Carry out document control, distribution and communication of changes to the system.
- Co-ordinate monthly FSSC/HACCP committee meetings and collate the information necessary for review by the Quality and Food Safety team. Recording and distribution of meeting minutes to Quality Steering Committee and Food Safety Team.
- Reporting opportunities to Management for continuous improvement.
- Control of non-conforming products – follow up on movement of nonconforming product after management decision in terms of food safety requirements.
- Generate monthly reports relating to Quality and Food Safety for management.
- Follow up on external and internal laboratory testing with regards to Food Safety and Quality. Training of Quality and Food Safety personnel.
Educational Requirements
- Matric with Maths and Science.
- A Diploma/ Degree in Food Technology or equivalent.
Experience Requirements
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, HACCP or Food Safety Systems such as FSSC 22000, BRC or AIB.
- Ability to apply ISO 9001 Quality Management and Food Safety systems principles in a manufacturing environment.
- Have 2 – 3 years’ experience in ISO 9001 and HACCP/Food Safety co-ordination and administration in a manufacturing environment.
Skills and Competencies
- Must be a pro-active individual.
- Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Must be willing to work after hours and on weekends when required.
- Must be prepared to attend external training where required.