Quality Assurance Assistant Manager - Klapmuts, South Africa - Exceed Recruitment and Human Resource Consultants

Exceed Recruitment and Human Resource Consultants
Exceed Recruitment and Human Resource Consultants
Verified Company
Klapmuts, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter
Description

Reference:9370 MLR


Consultant:
Michelle le Roux

  • Hygiene and Procedures
  • Verify and enforce correct hygiene, fruit handling, and temperature procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to hygiene rules and traceability procedures.
  • Monitor for pest activity and foreign body contamination.
  • Quality Control Management
  • Oversee the QC function in the packhouse.
  • Evaluate QC staff, assign duties, and provide continuous training.
  • Communicate inspection results and advise leadership on quality matters.
  • Shelf-Life Assessments
  • Complete all shelflife assessments.
  • Collect, analyse, and communicate shelflife data.
  • Collaborate in decisionmaking regarding fruit avenues with the Packhouse Manager.
  • Communication and Reporting
  • Communicate QC results, pests, and other relevant matters impacting fruit quality to growers.
  • Report any concerns and conduct regular farm visits.
  • Liaise with exporters/customers, packhouse, and production units regarding fruit quality.
  • Data Analysis and Documentation
  • Maintain accurate and timely records.
  • Collect and analyse relevant QC information for monitoring and decisionmaking.
  • Collaboration and Training
  • Collaborate with the wider team, sharing knowledge and fostering a positive team environment.
  • Demonstrate computer skills, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to ethical standards.
  • Provide training and continuous refresher courses to the QC team.
  • Compliance and Audits
  • Oversee compliance functions at packhouse.
  • Act as a supervisor/contact person
  • Assist packhouse with audits, provide advice, and make recommendations.
  • Contribution to Company Culture
  • Create a positive culture on the farm and in packhouse by encouraging collaboration, selfmotivation, and pursuit of excellence.
  • Contribute to the wider business culture by sharing knowledge and facilitating development.

Qualifications:


  • Own transport
  • Relevant experience in quality assurance, preferably in the fruit industry.
  • Proven leadership and management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of blueberry production and postharvest processes.
  • Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
  • Computer proficiency.
More jobs from Exceed Recruitment and Human Resource Consultants
See all jobs of Exceed Recruitment and Human Resource Consultants