Bokomo is recruiting a Head: SHEQ, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the incumbent will be required to:
Duties
- Develop and Implement Food Quality Strategies that provides unrivalled quality assurance on all manufactured products
- Determine the strategic direction and work priorities for the continuous improvement SHEQ documentation and food safety management programs and systems
- Produce and coordinate the yearly SHEQ action plan on longer term SHEQ roadmap
- Manage end to end quality process including but not limited to testing swabbing, baking, sample taking, auditing and investigation, review and responding to customer complaints
- Implementation of preventative and control measures throughout the entire operational process in line with Food Safety HACCP/ISO 22000 standards
- Review and interpret results received from onsite laboratory and external laboratories, including baking test results for accuracy and reasonability. Design and coordinate the implementation of action plans
- Advise line management and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ related legislation, Rules and Company standards
- Conduct internal and assisted external SHEQ audits within business, customer and accreditation standards
- Provide leadership for Quality Management System Internal audits
- Review monthly QMS findings and follow up on corrective actions
- Ensure manufacturing and relevant licenses are correct and up to date and coordinate registrar audits
- Ensure that sites are compliant with Occupational Health and Safety
- Coordinate the Investigation of SHE incidents and review reports for submission to relevant parties
- Draft and review risk assessments for all High Risk Activities
- Prepare monthly reports of SHEQ departments
- Manage and Control Cost Center in line with cost budget
- Comply with all legal requirements pertaining to Food Safety and Health & Safety
Requisites
- A Degree and/or Diploma in Food Science / Food Technology or equivalent qualification
- At least 5 years’ experience in a SHEQ Management Role
- At least 6 – 8 years’ experience in a Food Manufacturing / food processing and or FMCG environment
- Practical experience in the implementation of a BRC and or ISO 22 000 / HACCP quality assurance system
- Must be a current member with a recognised professional organisation for Food Technologists
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment
- Excellent interpersonal relation skills
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- No documents will be returned
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified Copies of Qualifications
- Certified Copies of Identification Documents
2. Application