Quality Control & Production Compliance Officer

Kraaifontein
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: FMCG
Reference: SW006389/CL

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

QUALITY CONTROL & PRODUCTION COMPLIANCE OFFICERCape Town – Kraaifontein: Our client, an established and growing business within the food manufacturing and FMCG sector, is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Quality Control & Production Compliance Officer for a fast-paced environment. This dual-focus role bridges operational excellence, compliance, and innovation by leading the production facility in daily quality control and food safety standards, while simultaneously driving team management and New Product Development (NPD) initiatives from concept to launch to fuel company growth and market trends.

Purpose of the Role:

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

QC & Compliance: Lead the Quality Control department, conduct routine inspections of raw materials/finished goods, maintain HACCP/GMP standards, and manage regulatory audits
Operational Support: Assist in production scheduling, resolve bottlenecks, monitor yields and wastage, and ensure machinery is maintained to hygiene standards
NPD Leadership: Research market trends, lead formulation trials, conduct sensory/shelf-life testing, and manage technical documentation and costing models
Team Management: Train production and QC staff on SOPs, foster accountability, and collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, procurement, and warehouse teams
Reporting & Improvement: Maintain precise production, quality, and compliance records while driving cost-saving and efficiency initiatives

Criteria

Education: Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related manufacturing discipline
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience within an FMCG food production, manufacturing, or quality management environment
NPD Track Record: Proven experience driving New Product Development projects successfully from concept to commercial launch
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of quality assurance, quality control, food safety, HACCP, GMP, and local regulatory frameworks
Leadership & Skills: Strong team management abilities, analytical problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and proficiency in production reporting systems
Language Proficiency: Read, speak and write English and Afrikaans

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.