Regional Manager KZN

Introduction

Our dynamic client is looking for an experienced SHEQ Manager to oversee the Quality and SHE functions for all 6 of our Factories in KZN. The right candidate will be in possession of a Quality or related Degree and have Operational (hands-on) Quality & HSE experience in a continuous production or FMCG manufacturing environment to join our KZN team reporting into the Regional Director.

We are looking for an energetic, hands-on individual that enjoys the robust and demanding environment that is manufacturing to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage the full Quality Function for KZN (QA and QC)

• Responsible for ensuring good quality products are consistently produced in the Production Plants, by ensuring all products conform to the agreed Product Specifications.
• Responsible for coordinating, reporting and following up on actions relating to all Raw Material, Product & Packaging Trials, ISIR’s, DRM’s.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to all Quality and Food Safety Policies, Systems and Processes as documented in our QMS and FSMS.
• To lead and develop the Quality Team.
• To foster sound relationships with our Customers, by responding immediately to their Quality Complaints and Returns, and working effectively with the Raw Materials, Sales and Production to resolve these issues permanently.
• Ensuring that the company complies with company policies and legislations/OSHACT.
• Managing the SHE team to ensure compliance and reporting of the above.
• All medicals and IOD’s.
• PPE and uniforms.
• All legislative compliance, training and licensing.
• All environmental initiatives.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A relevant degree will be essential.

(A HSE only qualification is not sufficient for this position)

• Excellent English (written and spoken).
• Hands-on Quality & HSE Management experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Managed a team of QC Supervisors, Managers and Inspectors in current or previous role.
• Managed the implementation of FSSC, ISO18000 and ISO 9001 is essential.
• 5 Years Quality Management experience of multiple Factories/Business Units is required.

Package & Remuneration

R950K - 1.1 CTC PER ANNUM

MEDICAL AID

PENSION FUND

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