Job Advertisement: Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager

Join Our Team as a Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager to lead quality systems, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong leader with extensive knowledge of food science, food safety management systems, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams, demonstrating strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Drive excellence in quality systems and food safety management across the business.
• Ensure compliance with relevant food safety standards and certification schemes, including ISO, FSSC 22000, PRPs, HACCP, GMP, and GHP.
• Manage and maintain an integrated management system, delivering measurable business improvements and sustainable results.
• Oversee internal and external audits and ensure certification readiness.
• Apply food science and technology principles to manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Monitor and interpret food safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Utilize data analytics and digital tools to analyze performance, identify trends, and drive decision-making.
• Lead project management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training and development programs to build quality and food safety competence across the organization.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (MSc, BSc, or equivalent) in:
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacy
  • Biotechnology
  • Or a related scientific field

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance or a related field within:
  • Food manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Medical devices
  • Biotechnology industries
• Minimum 5 years' leadership or management experience with a proven track record of delivering tangible results within an integrated management system environment.
• Working knowledge of food processing and manufacturing systems.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Solid expertise in Quality and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Food science and technology
  • Manufacturing processes and equipment
  • Food legislation and regulatory compliance
• Experience implementing and maintaining:
  • ISO Management Systems
  • FSSC 22000
  • Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)
  • HACCP
  • GMP
  • GHP
• Formal training and experience in:
  • Auditing
  • Project Management
• Strong statistical analysis and data evaluation skills.
• Proficiency in:
  • SAP
  • Power BI
  • LIMS
  • Graphs, tables, and data reporting tools
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training skills.

Competencies

• Strong business acumen and leadership capability.
• Innovative and strategic thinker.
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence.
• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead critical quality and food safety initiatives.
• A collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and qualifications.

If you are passionate about quality excellence, food safety, and leading high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply.