Quality Controller

Job Advert Summary

Rugani Juice is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Controller to join our Production team. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSMS). The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, and regulatory standards, while ensuring product safety, quality, and consistency across all operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or National Certificate in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in QA/QC within food manufacturing (FMCG environment)
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems, including BRCGS, HACCP, and GMP

  
  Advantageous:

  • Internal auditing certification
  • Experience with supplier quality assurance and audit processes

Duties and Responsibilities

Food Safety & Quality Systems

• Support implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the FSMS
• Ensure all food safety documentation (HACCP, SOPs, PRPs) is current and effectively applied
• Contribute to food safety objectives and management reviews

HACCP & Risk Management

• Maintain and verify HACCP plans and CCP monitoring
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure preventive controls are in place

Audit & Compliance

• Conduct internal audits and support external audits (BRCGS, customer, regulatory)
• Manage non-conformances through root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
• Ensure compliance with certification standards (e.g., Halaal, Vegan, export requirements)

Quality Control Operations

• Inspect and approve raw materials and packaging
• Monitor in-process production and verify finished product quality
• Approve, hold, or reject products based on compliance standards

Non-Conformance Management

• Identify, document, and manage quality and food safety deviations
• Take immediate corrective action, including stopping production if required

Equipment & Calibration

• Coordinate calibration of lab and production equipment
• Ensure maintenance schedules for critical equipment are followed

GMP & Food Safety Culture

• Enforce GMP and hygiene standards across production
• Conduct inspections and promote food safety awareness and training

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate quality records and traceability systems
• Compile reports on quality performance and compliance

Customer Complaints & Improvement

• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions
• Analyse trends and support continuous improvement initiatives

Training & Development

• Support training of staff on food safety, GMP, and quality procedures
• Assist in building a strong food safety culture across the organisation