A leading plastics packaging company, at the forefront of rigid thermoformed container manufacturing, is looking for an experienced SHEQ Manager with strong experience in FSC and BRC audits, quality assurance systems, compliance, and environmental management to join their team in Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full suite of safety, health, environment, and quality systems in line with BRCGS Packaging and FSC standards.

• Lead internal, supplier, and external audits; ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Manage FSC chain-of-custody documentation and compliance.

• Monitor environmental metrics, waste, emissions and drive sustainability initiatives.

• Oversee quality assurance functions, including trend analysis, product safety, and addressing non-conformances.

• Train staff on SHEQ policies, food safety, and audit readiness.

• Report to senior management on SHEQ performance, compliance status, risk assessments, and improvement plans.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, or related field.

• Proven experience with FSC and BRCGS audits (ideally in packaging or food packaging environment).

• Strong working knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP), ISO standards, quality assurance, and environmental management.

• Familiarity with PET thermoforming or plastics manufacturing would be highly advantageous.

• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.