Regional SHEQ Manager

We are currently recruiting 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 (read Hands onl ine experience) 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.

What you will be expected to do

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, ISIRs, DRMs

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.

Manage the SHE team and portfolio, which includes the following:

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 IODs

PPE and uniforms

All legislative compliance, training and licensing

All environmental initiatives

What skills you will need in this position:

A relevant degree will be essential

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

Strong computer skills, Excel, Word

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

Please note that a minimum of 5 Years Quality Management experience of multiple Factories/Business Units is required, as well as hands on Production Quality and SHE Management experience.