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Food Safety Consultant required in Port Elizabeth.
Requirements:
Diploma or Degree in Food-related field such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science or Microbiology
Excellent understanding of Food Safety systems such as HACCP, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GlOBALG.A.P and SIZA
Trained Food Safety Lead Auditor highly advantageous
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a food environment
Willing to travel occasionally if required with the possibility of overnight stays
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills essential
Proficient in writing and presentation skills at a professional level
Comfortable training and consulting with staff at all levels
Able to communicate comfortably in English and Afrikaans (fully bilingual)
Project management, general workload planning and time management skills
Intermediate level of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Wiling to learn and master the implementation of new compliance management software system
Key Performance Areas:
Develop detailed tailored project plans in line with project proposals for all implementation project
Manage the implementation projects to ensure that the project runs efficiently within the timelines and deliverables as per project proposal
Develop, create, update and tailor compliance documents and checklists per project to ensure the documents are of a professional standard and will be practical for the client as well as meet the relevant compliance standard
Conduct gap audits, internal audits, hygiene audits and readiness audits of a professional standard and ensure that reports are submitted within 5 working days from conducting the audit
Prepare for, manage and facilitate training interventions to ensure that every intervention is of a professional standard, and that delegate feedback is positive
Complete learner assessments according to company assessment procedures and process
Ensure that all Portfolios and batch QMS are completed correctly and submitted within required timeframes
Attend weekly planning sessions
Co-ordinate and plan the training and consulting schedule together with the Marketing and Sales Manager
Liaise with the clients in advance to confirm planned consultations
Prepare for each consultation with clients to ensure that billable time spent with the clients is spent productively and efficiently
Account for billable time spent with clients by providing Client Contact Sheets per visit per client that will cross- reference to the Project Plan
Report on any project deviations or concerns in time to remedy potential issues with all relevant parties
Assist with the estimation of consultation time required for implementation projects by analysing client checklists and master document list
Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with any client queries or communications
Utilise any free time / admin days effectively by taking the initiative to improve on any auditing and consulting templates or training material
Uphold all QMS processes, polices and procedures and suggest improvements where these are identified