Plant Quality Manager | SAB Vacancies

SAB Vacancies – Plant Quality Manager

The primary purpose of this role is to oversee all plant quality management activities supporting the Maltings plant, ensuring adherence to quality standards and KPIs.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities:

• Manage the implementation and sustainability of the plant VPO Quality Pillar.
• Ensure all Lab Team activities adhere to Company standards, practicing full Quality Management and the Quality VPO Pillar.
• Monitor and improve quality KPIs.
• Act as the custodian for Malt and Barley Quality Systems & Non-conformances.
• Oversee Recipe and Process Control governance.
• Lead internal audits for Quality and Food Safety.
• Conduct Quality visits, meetings, and audits at barley depots.
• Champion VPO Food Safety initiatives, including HACCP, Hygiene, and GMP.
• Assess and ensure legal compliance.
• Manage QMS Document control.
• Maintain lab governance (MAPS, Reference control, calibration, etc.).
• Supervise Barley Quality Control and execution of heat maps.
• Manage Barley Depot quality trends.
• Oversee Pre-harvest and heat map management.
• Maintain LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and conduct reviews.
• Develop, train, and educate personnel through policy implementation and technical training.

Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Quality Management/Food Sciences/Natural Sciences or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in document management, administration, QC, and laboratory methodology.
• Auditor training for ISO 22000/HACCP and/or ISO 14001 and/or NOSA.
• Lead auditor certification advantageous.
• Experience in operational or technical roles in the malting environment.
• Sound knowledge and experience in Management Systems related to Food Safety and Environmental.
• Understanding of LIMS is beneficial.

Please Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

At SAB, we value diversity and equal opportunities. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, ideology, disabilities, age, or sexual identity. Join our team today and contribute to our commitment to quality excellence in the brewing industry!