An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Regional SHEQ Manager to oversee the Quality and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) functions across multiple manufacturing facilities in KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will hold an Engineering, Quality or related Degree and have extensive hands-on Quality and HSE management experience within a continuous production or FMCG manufacturing environmentWe are looking for an energetic, hands-on individual who thrives in the fast-paced and demanding manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving quality, safety and operational excellenceWhat 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 and Packaging Trials, ISIRs and DRMs
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Quality and Food Safety Policies, Systems and Processes as documented in the QMS and FSMS
Lead and develop the Quality Team
Foster sound relationships with customers by responding immediately to Quality Complaints and Returns, and working effectively with Raw Materials, Sales and Production teams to resolve these issues permanently
Ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant legislation/Occupational Health and Safety Act
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
A relevant Degree will be essential
An HSE-only qualification or Diploma only is not sufficient for this position
Strong computer skills, particularly Excel and Word
Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
Hands-on Quality and HSE Management experience in a Manufacturing environment
Experience managing a team of QC Supervisors, Managers and Inspectors in a current or previous role
Experience managing the implementation of FSSC, ISO 18000 and ISO 9001 is essential
Desired Skills:
Regional
SHEQ
Manager