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Immediate Superior: [[Riaan Bredell]]
Job Grade: [[10]]
Location: [[Stellenbosch]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[104465]]
Closing Date: 04/03/2024

Applications are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position in the Distilleries Central Leadership Team based at Libertas. The successful candidate will report to the Quality Assurance Manager: Distilleries

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Drive group compliance to Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Implement and manage an Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Provide support to customers such that QESH practices are consistent across the site.
• Lean management
• Operate as the Quality & Food Safety subject matter expert (SME) in order to ensure the delivery of consistent high-quality products to bottling sites and in trade.
• Position oversees the activities such as Food Safety, Quality, Social, Environmental and Safety management system certification.
• Manage QESH documentation, audits and reviews.
• Ensure alignment between QESH systems and Distilleries.
• Manage non-conformances, corrections / deviations and preventative actions.
• Develop and implement Food safety and QMS training programs.
• Ensure QESH governance systems adherence throughout.
• Implementation of standard changes.
• Oversee and support the sites in driving GMP’s and the relevant oPRP’s and PRP’s across the different functions.
• Support the sites in managing SLA adherence of suppliers and service providers.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications; experience; skills and attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in biological / food sciences – Nat. Diploma/Degree
• 5 Years’ relevant experience in a FMCG environment.
• Food safety & QMS SME.
• Previous experience in the implementation and management of QMS e.g. ISO (FSSC) 22,000; ISO 9001 / - 14,000 / - 17025 / - 45000
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical site implications.
• Proven advanced computer literacy.
• Ability to develop competencies and transfer knowledge and skills to all relevant employees.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills (verbal; written; presentation).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Strong ability to translate concepts and strategies and put it into documented processes.
• Strong ability to facilitate complex problem-solving processes.
• Good networking and influencing skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilience – to be able to keep issues and situations in perspective and react appropriately.
• Excellent self-management skills.
• Lead auditor in alignment with ISO19011
• Must have a Code B drivers’ licence and reliable transport.
• Willing to travel to Distilleries (Goudini, Worcester, Wellington, Van Ryn) and other Heineken Beverages sites.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.