FOOD SAFETY MANAGER – NORTHERN REGION (01)

The required skills for the role include:

• Implementing a Food Safety Management System in line with Zambeef’s
• Food Safety & Quality Policy, and international best practices.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining applicable international, national, and local food safety & quality regulations and standards.
• Developing, reviewing, and updating standard operating procedures related to food safety.
• Coordinate with supply chain partners to assist in product improvement and innovation.
• Ensuring products are safe and of good quality.
• Overseeing food safety processes, audits, corrective actions, and product recalls.
• Training and developing employees with regards to the operational aspects of the food safety program, pest control, environmental, operational methods and personnel practices, and maintenance for food safety and hygiene /cleaning practices.
• Maintaining food safety documentation
• To complete food supplier audits (against the HACCP systems implemented) identifying corrective actions required and escalation of major concerns and ensure action thereof as required.
• Providing reports as required.
• Working closely with other safety roles – assisting as required and developing a supportive relationship

The required qualifications are:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Food Science, Biological Science or a similar field
• At least 3 – 5 years hands-on food safety experience. Impressive, demonstrated track record and skills /experience gained within similar position(s) at a similar level
• HACCP Certification will be an added advantage

The required attributes for the role include:

• High level of business acumen, evidenced by street smartness.
• Working knowledge of food safety trends.
• Good judgment and good decision-making ability
• Committed team player with the ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization
• Developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in pressured and deadline-driven operating environment
• Detail-orientated with the technical aptitude and ability to perform tasks accurately and comprehensively
• Expert in multi-tasking, time management, and planning work