Permanent Quality Manager

Description:

My client, an established fruit exporter based in Stellenbosch is seeking to employ a Quality Manager .The successful candidate must have a Bachelors (Honours) degree in agriculture, agribusiness, or a related field (preferable)and relevant quality training (diploma/certificate) in the South African fruit export industry would be preferable. Purpose: The purpose of this role is to develop, implement, and execute (maintain) the appropriate fruit quality and compliance strategy, structure, processes, and systems to support the core focus of the company to generate the most possible value out of each carton for all the stakeholders. Education required: Bachelors (Honours) degree in agriculture, agribusiness, or a related field (preferable) Relevant quality training (diploma/certificate) in the South African fruit export industry (preferable) Skills / Experience required: Experience Proven experience in building and managing a quality and compliance management framework for a fruit export company Minimum of 10 years of hands-on practical experience in the citrus industry in the relevant areas of quality (good practice, standards, regulatory) Skills / capabilities Good practical understanding and knowledge of citrus cultural practices and pest control and post harvest practices Good knowledge of post-harvest disorders, their causes and the impact of the export handling chain on fruit quality Thorough understanding of economics of fruit export supply chain, claims management and the quantification of losses due to poor quality. Thorough knowledge of the concepts of total quality management, quality assurance and quality control Excellent communication and negotiation skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients. Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities, especially in the context of citrus production/export challenges MS Office including Excel Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task Ability to function under pressure and to deadlines Understand data sets, workflows and business processes Ability to solve business data problems to deadlines Key Performance Areas: 1. Develop and implement the company Quality and compliance strategy and framework Develop the quality and compliance strategy for the company that will guide and drive the objective to derive and sustain the highest potential value for the carton of fruit throughout the value chain Develop and implement the appropriate resource structure Develop and maintain all related supporting processes and documents (e.g. standards, packing guides, specifications, and protocols Strategy developed, approved and implemented Resource structure developed and implemented (e.g. inspectors / auditors) Standard Operating Procedures that supports the strategy documented and implemented Continuous improvement process implemented 2. Manage grower quality assurance Develops, manages, and influence a robus SECTOR: Agriculture; Management