Food Safety Systems Technician - Upington Dried Fruit Plant
JTJ Group
Upington, Northern Cape
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
Food Safety Systems Technician - Upington Dried Fruit PlantFull job descriptionOverview:We are PepsiCoPepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities:What we’re looking forWe are looking for a Food Safety System Technician to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Parow, Western Cape and will be reporting to the Quality Control & Assurance Manager. The role's primary purpose revolves around the maintenance of Quality and Food Safety systems, adhering to customer, legal, and corporate requirements for Quality, Food Safety, Ethical, and Environmental systems. It aims to ensure that these systems are consistently upheld to meet the established standards and regulations. This involves overseeing staff training, conducting product inspections, and ensuring hygienic conditions are identified and maintained throughout operations. Moreover, the role requires the timely transmission of accurate and proactive information to the Production Division regarding critical characteristics that may impact product quality and safety, ensuring compliance with specifications. Additionally, the position serves as a vital link between quality assurance, production processes, and the onsite laboratory, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments. Through these responsibilities, the role contributes to the overarching goal of delivering high-quality products that meet consumer expectations and regulatory standards.The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following: Manage systems for sustaining BRC, FSSC, AIB, GMP and all other certifications.Manage document control, internal audits and the Corrective and preventive action system.Drive the Food Safety agenda for the site.Coordinate CCP validation.Takes accountability for all the listed programs (including implementation, maintaining and all staff training)Manage and conduct self-inspections and follow-up on all non-conformances noted.Ensure that the HACCP / Food Safety programme is functional and rectify any non-conformances arising from it.Ensure that the plant meets AIB, BRC and other customer standards as laid out in the guidelines.Ensure that the plant is maintained in a clean and hygienic manner and that all GMP’s are adhered to at all times as laid down in the Quality & Food Safety manual.Ensure that plant adheres to Food Safety rules at all times resulting in a hygienically clean plant with staff adhering to all GMP’sImplement all best practices with regards to the GMP programme.Facilitate staff training sessions i.e. Food Safety programme and any other related courses that the company may deem necessary for maintenance of the Food Safety systems program.Ensure Health and Safety is adhered to at all times.Engage and advise projects team to ensure Food Safety is maintained in all proposed changes / modifications.Ensure Food Safety induction is provided to all relevant personnel.Assist QC Manager with special projectsSupport with specific ad hoc NPD activities,Manage people and be a link between QC, production and final inspection to ensure good communication and proactive measure.Specifications are managed and communicated to sales team and customers.Support with customer complaints to form part of investigation, RCA plan and formal reports.People interaction.Qualifications:What will qualify you for the roleDiploma/Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology or equivalent.Quality and Food Safety Systems Management knowledge.Relevant qualification in auditing would be advantageous.3 – 5 Years’ experience within a food manufacturing/processing environment (FMCG).Knowledge of factory processes.Driver’s license and own transport.Good problem-solving skills or the willingness to acquire these skills.Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Power point.Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.High performance team player willing to work in a dynamic, growing, demanding and fast-paced environment.Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs.Must have the ability to effectively follow-up and handle multiple projects with strong personal time management and organisational skills and be able to effectively manage associated stress.Competencies Required:Analytical thinkingProblem solving abilityDrive for resultsTakes InitiativeCollaborative workerLeadership SkillsAligns & motivates teamsActs with integrityUnderstands & manages key business driversIntegrityParticipative ManagementMotivating Others and Inspiring TrustBuilding TalentFacilitation skillsAdaptabilityExcellenceDelegationStrong communicationAttention to detailEscalationAnalytical ThinkingDrive for results“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
