Quality Controller Bakery

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Bakery Quality Controller to support the Bakery and Quality teams. The successful candidate must be proactive, results-driven and passionate about quality, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role involves ensuring adherence to specifications and process requirements.

• Conduct periodic personnel training according to the annual training matrix and gap analysis outcomes.
• Drive a food safety culture at processing level.
• Develop and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the bakery.
• Sign off on cleaning completed in the bakery.
• Assist with coordinating and successfully implementing new processes, procedures, checklists and projects.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Complete production checklists for product control, verification and traceability.
• Collect product samples for external laboratory testing.
• Collect and store retention samples.
• Analyse retention samples at the end of their shelf life.
• Ensure certificates of analysis (COAs) are received at the point of receiving and filed.
• Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) against suppliers when non-conformances are identified during receiving, storage or processing.

• National Diploma, Advanced National Diploma or BTech in Animal Nutrition, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Food Science and Technology, or a related field.
• At least two years of quality experience.
• Knowledge of BRCGS requirements.
• Entry-level HACCP knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn and adapt.
• Familiarity with the industry and a commitment to staying current with industry trends and best practices.

R12 000 – R15 000 CTC