The BIT Manager is responsible for:
• Driving risk management, technical food safety, occupational health and safety and quality compliance across Added Value from a strategic level to ensure that this business maintains the relevant certification.
• Driving continuous improvement and meets legislative, regulatory and performance standards in the marketplace.
• Managing supplier quality assurance to ensure the attainment of the most progressive safety, health, and quality standards.
• Actively maintaining the Rainbow Group Standards to enhance the group framework as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
• A Relevant Bachelor of Science Degree or Food Technology
• Completed a Tertiary qualification in Quality Management / Health and Safety - ISO, BRC and HACCP experience.
• A minimum of 7 - 10 years’ experience in an FMCG environment in a quality and food safety role with at least 3 years in a management role
• Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management knowledge and experience will be advantageous.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license
Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategy Execution
• Work in conjunction with the BIT Executive, and the Head of Added Value to co-create the National BIT strategy for Added Value, based on a 1-to-5-year view of requirements.
• Work closely with regional cross-functional management teams to ensure the delivery and attainment of strategic targets.
• Drive and support continuous improvement programs within Added Value.
• Facilitate technical problem – solving regarding quality issues and manage trade and consumer complaints.
Strategic Insight and Technical Expertise
• Provide technical, legal, and advisory support to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Participate in food safety and food law committees of external parties (i.e., SABS, Trade Metrology, CGCSA: FSI, Food Law, Industry Affairs Forum, SANS, and any other external party that influences legal and regulatory requirements).
• The role of Management Representative for FSSC, ISO 45 001, ISO 14 001, all other relevant legislative and customer requirements.
• Manage and facilitate Management Reviews at regional level.
• Provide information, highlight key risks, and give technical input to all SHERQ related issues.
• Define and maintain company quality assurance; food safety; occupational health and safety; and risk management policies.
• Create quality assurance visibility and alignment through effective communication and increased synergy and connectivity across work streams and divisions.
• Provide technical expertise for the compilation of training material and policy manuals to ensure knowledge transfer.
• Utilize networking and development opportunities to remain abreast of the latest trends and technology.
Total Integrated Systems Management
• Manage TIMS within Added Value to ensure the business maintains relevant certification, drives continuous improvement, sustainability and manages risks.
• Maintenance of Supplier Quality Assurance Program aligned to the National Framework.
• Manage audits to verify conformance to TQMS, legal requirements, quality specifications and safety standards.
• Analyze Processing, warehousing, transportation, and quality assurance statistics to highlight areas of concern and areas for improvement.
Project Management
• Participate in project meetings to provide support and report on legal, food safety, health and safety, environmental and quality issues.
• Proactively identify risks associated with projects and provide solutions to mitigate associated risks.
Management of External Service Providers
• Manage external service providers to drive compliance and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure external service providers participate in audits and effectively close all audit findings.
• Maintain open communication through frequent meetings/feedback sessions.
Management of Department Budget
• Implement and Manage department budget.
• Preparing the budget for approval prior new financial year starts
• Tracking expenses against budget to avoid overspend.
• Ensure correct cost allocations of expenses.
Staff and Team Management
• Drive effective talent management practices to ensure an engaged team and sustainable talent pipeline.
• Lead and manage the plant SHERQ team to allow for the achievement of set goals, an engaged team and high-quality work output.
• Monitor staff performance and provide regular performance feedback.
• Manage staff activities, ensure service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilization of the full organizational talent management tool set.
• Address poor performance in individuals and teams in accordance with company policy and the relevant legislation.