Quality Monitor

Closing Date 2026/03/12Reference Number RCL260305-2Company RCL FoodsJob Title Quality MonitorFunctions SHEQJob Type Classification PermanentLocation - Town / City DurbanLocation - Province KwaZulu-NatalLocation - Country South AfricaJob DescriptionRCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, meticulous, highly energized, analytical Quality Monitor within the baking business unit.The suitable candidate will be required to effectively monitor and maintain all relevant food safety systems. To effectively monitor and maintain all relevant quality management systems. To ensure that production samples requiring external lab analysis are submitted timeously and to compare results to the specification, and take actions when results are out of specification. To identify and communicate non-conforming product to the QA Technologist for further actionThis role will be based in Durban and reporting to the SHEQ Officer.This role is a Permanent role.Minimum RequirementsEducation and Qualification:B.Sc. Consumer Science/ Food Science/ B.Tech. Food technology/ N.D Food Technology. N.D BiotechnologyISO 22000 implementation/ FSSC 22000Experience And Training1-2 years FMCG experienceKnowledge / CompetenciesProven knowledge and experience of scientific testing techniquesAbility to interpret results of analytical and microbiological testingAttention to detailGood written and verbal communication – ability to deal with both suppliers and customersGood numerical skillsPC literateGood Interpersonal skills – able to work and communicate at all levels throughout the businessAbility to work well as part of a team as well as under own initiativeProven Leadership skillsExperience of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, QMS and HACCP programsWilling and capable to learn new skillsDuties & ResponsibilitiesExternal AnalysisCompile a customer database that stipulates their external analysis needs and continuously update to keep it current.Identify and submit all samples requiring external analytical/microbiological testing as per schedule. Ensuring that testing is completed timeously to avoid shipping delaysManaging environmental monitoring program, ensuring swabs are taken as per the testing schedule.Managing external testing samples, by ensuring all samples are taken aseptically to avoid cross-contamination.Managing external analytical/ chemical tests as per the testing schedule.Evaluate and trend results to ensure compliance to specification.Identify any non-conforming product, communicating this information to the relevant stakeholders and assisting the QA Technologist in determining the root cause and corrective action for the non-conformance.Trending of non-conforming results to establish possible areas for improvement.Recording of all results on relevant database.Actively participating in interested parties visits e.g., Halaal, Kosher, customers, government etc.Ensure compliance to good housekeeping practicesTo assist with analytical testing as and when staffing issues arise.To be able to answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.FOOD SAFETY Conduct all food safety training needs for the plantConduct weekly hygiene/GMP auditsConduct glass and hard plastic checks as per scheduleConduct cleaning and sanitation checks- Post cleaning checks.Manage and monitor allergen management program in the plantCollect and review daily food safety checks from the plant and take proper actions when needed.Conduct daily staff hygiene checksAssist in managing pest control program within the site.Assist in preparing for external food safety auditsConduct annual mock recall or traceability exercises and feedback on the performance.Manage supplier non-conformances process and COA’s follow up.Assist the QAT in managing Food Safety Meetings activities and assist in compiling information for management reviews.Assist in investigating customer complaints, corrective actions and in the implementation of corrective actions.Assist in monitoring and verifying OPRP’s, CCP’s on daily basisTrend on a monthly: Micro results, customer complaints, Foreign Object, Corrective actions, chemical results, GMP audits, Supplier Non-conformances, Allergen Management, OPRP AND CCP monitoring.Assist in compiling monthly reports.Assist in managing control of non-conforming productsEnsure staff adhere to Food Safety CultureQuality ControlPerform daily quality analysis on final goods to determine compliance to the specification.Conduct frequent process control audits to ensure complianceIdentify non-conformances from process and take necessary steps to correct.Train staff on QMS and relevant processes.Ensure staff adhere to Quality culture.Completion of all records required to comply the internal QMS system and audits.Update and generate Work Instructions, records, and SOP’s when necessary.To be able to answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.Maintain QC equipment to ensure accurate analysis, ensure calibration schedule is implemented.Update QC test methods when necessaryAssist with information required for Monthly QC monthly Report