QA: QESH Specialist

The QA: QESH Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining SHEQ systems and to give guidance to users on all SHEQ systems. The QA: QESH Specialist Acts as the management representative and organizes internal and external audits.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for maintaining and updating the SHEQ Management System in accordance with HEINEKEN Beverages standards.

• Manages SHEQ information system.
• Ensures that the ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, ISO 45001, ISO 9001; ISO 14001 system is in place and used by all plant personnel.
• Maintains the good manufacturing practice system and trains personnel to understand GMP.
• Sets the targets for the GMP, and measures performance by means of audits.
• Contributes to the development of organisation’s SHEQ standards and guidelines to ensure that these meet business and legal requirements.
• Recommends measures on improving the SHEQ System and maintain the Wineries Certification schemes.
• Support the Wineries to help them understand and comply with related certification standards using training programmes, or other resources. Identify & deliver relevant systems training.
• Leads and facilitates third party Audits, which include regulatory & certification authorities.
• Coordinate/conduct investigations to resolve compliance issues.
• Support Quality Assurance Manager and Group SHEQ in delivering their responsibilities.
• Acts as the Quality Coordinator as described by the Laboratory Star System.
• Acts as the direct link to the Technological Controller when quality issues arise at the Laboratory.

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Degree in food science or any other scientific discipline
• Qualified Lead Auditor – in alignment with ISO 19011.
• Exposure to and implementation of international standards– e.g ISO 9001; ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance (e.g., Quality, Environmental, Food Safety and Health & Safety) and current legislation.
• Must have strong ability to take concepts and strategies and put into documented processes and policies with proven ability to create procedures and work instructions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, with the proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organization (Understanding and speaking Afrikaans essential).
• Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and attention to detail.
• Ability to train and develop others.
• Influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in complex, high pressure environments.
• Advanced Computer skills.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience related to FSQMS implementation & maintenance. Knowledge of brewing process is advantageous.