Lead Specialist QA (HNC)

Lead Specialist QA (HNC)

Location: Isando, South Africa

On-Site

As our Lead Specialist QA, this position forms part of the value chain of ultimately rendering a quality service through following the Quality FSMS.

In this role you will be required to comply with all requisite standards, both procedures and methods internal and external to ensure quality standards that distinguish dsm-firmenich from competitors, and positions dsm-firmenich as a reliable high-quality supplier of products.

DEI Statement

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities:

1. Quality management system documentation:
   • Ensure documentation and procedures are continuously reviewed and updated as per management directive, local standards, and regulations.
   • Assist other departments with identifying and creating new procedures.
2. Management of Human Nutrition Health department:
   • Confirmation of batches, logging of samples in the lab logbook, capturing results after analysis on SAP, updating worksheets.
   • Printing and distributing of COA’s to CSA and warehouse.
   • Do offline COA’s and COC’s. When required, create offline requests for extensions.
   • Take OOS and extension samples.
   • Control and update FSMS on EDM (SOP’s).
   • Load deviations on track wise (when requested).
   • Food safety and GMP training.
3. Adhere to good quality control laboratory practices:
   • GPL, GMP, HACCP and all relevant ISO standards.
   • Take corrective action required for any non-conforming material.
4. Additional responsibilities:
   • Establish external audit program including contract service provider and local material suppliers, conduct and compile audit reports.
   • Manage audit feedback and CAPA from auditees.
   • Log, investigate and compile customer complaint reports.
   • Log, investigate and complete Deviations on TW.
   • Manage premix test specifications, create worksheets for new premixes on SAP ensuring all test criteria are relevant and limits are correct, and maintain the master file of all worksheets.
5. Projects/special assignments:
   • Ingredient Hazard Analysis: collecting all relevant information and documentation from material suppliers. Identify and determine the risk associated with each material and develop control measures to manage determined risks.
   • Ensure HA is current by reviewing all new materials and routine verification of existing materials.
   • Halaal and Kosher program: Maintain Halaal and Kosher databases, reviewing all certificates monthly to maintain current.
   • Request and supply Halaal and Kosher confirmation certificates to customers.

We bring:

• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.

You bring:

• Knowledge of GMP and FSS 22000.
• Relevant Scientific degree/diploma.
• Supplier auditing knowledge and 5 years experience preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to plan and organise an effective workflow.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to operate within a successful cross-functional team.
• Ability to strictly comply with internal quality standards.

Equal opportunities commitment:

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us, that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich:

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com