Technical Manager

Permanent

Ref #19872-JP

  • Johannesburg North
  • Food Industry & Scientific
janitacv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
My client is in the Food Manufacturing industry.
Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the technical operations of the food manufacturing facility, ensuring that products are manufactured safely, consistently and in compliance with food safety standards, quality requirements and regulatory legislation

Quality Assurance and Food Safety

  • Oversee the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, BRCGS and other applicable food safety standards
  • Ensure raw materials, work-in-progress and finished products meet required quality specifications

Technical Compliance and Audits

  • Manage internal, external and customer audits
  • Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and industry regulations
  • Manage corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs)

Production and Manufacturing Support

  • Work closely with Production Managers to ensure manufacturing processes meet technical specifications
  • Investigate production-related quality issues

Product Development and Innovation

  • Ensure product specifications, recipes and formulations are maintained
  • Ensure new products meet food safety, quality and customer requirements

Supplier and Raw Material Management

  • Ensure incoming raw materials meet quality and safety specifications
  • Conduct supplier audits and manage supplier non-conformances

Qualifications
  • BSc Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or related
  • 5–10 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry
Skills
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
  • Food safety management systems
  • Internal and external auditing
  • Supplier audits and assessments

Salary/Package
R90 000 to R100 000 CTC depending on experience
Benefits

TBC

Job Post Expiration
2026-12-12

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