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Food Safety Compliance Manager

Food Safety Compliance Manager

Rite RecruitmentJohannesburg, South Africa
16 days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Food Safety Leadership

Be the guardian of food safety, quality, and compliance ensuring robust systems that inspire consumer trust.

  • Audit & Compliance Management

    • Lead all external and customer audits, drive corrective actions, and keep systems aligned with changing standards.

  • Customer Engagement

    • Act as the technical contact point for customers and auditors. Strengthen relationships by providing solutions and consistency.

  • Continuous Improvement

    • Partner with Production and NPD to resolve issues, reduce conflict, and align technical standards with operational realities.

  • Complaint Management

    • Investigate and close out complaints within agreed timelines, ensuring root causes are addressed.

  • Positive Release

    • Authorize release of conforming products and champion zero non-conformance.

    Experience and Qualifications

  • Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
  • Advanced training in Food Safety Systems (HACCP, FSSC, SQMS, etc.).
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a factory QA environment, with a proven track record.
  • At least 5 years in a management role with exposure to complex food manufacturing.

    • Key Competencies

  • Deep understanding of auditing techniques, compliance requirements, and food safety best practices.
  • Proven ability to resolve internal challenges and bring cross-functional teams together.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
  • Resilient, organised, and able to perform under pressure.
  • Customer-focused with a mindset for innovation and continuous improvement.

    • Application Process :

    Interested candidates should submit the following documentation :

  • CV
  • Qualifications
  • 2 x most recent payslips

    • Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered

    If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful . We thank all applicants for their interest.

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