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Waist Management Officer job vacancy in Paarl.
A manufacturing plant based just outside Paarl is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Waist Management Officer to take full responsibility for plant safety, health, hygiene, and waste management systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards (FSSC 22000 knowledge advantageous).
- Lead food safety training, inductions, GMP sessions, and maintain accurate records.
- Manage environmental monitoring (Listeria & general swabs, ATP testing, cleaning validations).
- Oversee cleaning staff, pest control programme, waste management, and on-site laundry.
- Conduct internal inspections and monthly audits.
- Monitor hygiene practices across receiving, dispatch, contractors, and visitors.
- Manage safety systems, medicals, sick returns, and access control compliance.
- Report to the QAM and support factory operations with continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
- Health & Safety Representative certification.
- Certificate / Diploma in Hygiene, Bacteria & Foreign Objects.
- Minimum 3 years’ compliance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).