FOOD SAFETY MANAGER – NORTHERN REGION (01)
The required skills for the role include:
- Implementing a Food Safety Management System in line with Zambeef’s
- Food Safety & Quality Policy, and international best practices.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining applicable international, national, and local food safety & quality regulations and standards.
- Developing, reviewing, and updating standard operating procedures related to food safety.
- Coordinate with supply chain partners to assist in product improvement and innovation.
- Ensuring products are safe and of good quality.
- Overseeing food safety processes, audits, corrective actions, and product recalls.
- Training and developing employees with regards to the operational aspects of the food safety program, pest control, environmental, operational methods and personnel practices, and maintenance for food safety and hygiene /cleaning practices.
- Maintaining food safety documentation
- To complete food supplier audits (against the HACCP systems implemented) identifying corrective actions required and escalation of major concerns and ensure action thereof as required.
- Providing reports as required.
- Working closely with other safety roles – assisting as required and developing a supportive relationship
The required qualifications are:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Degree in Food Science, Biological Science or a similar field
- At least 3 – 5 years hands-on food safety experience. Impressive, demonstrated track record and skills /experience gained within similar position(s) at a similar level
- HACCP Certification will be an added advantage
The required attributes for the role include:
- High level of business acumen, evidenced by street smartness.
- Working knowledge of food safety trends.
- Good judgment and good decision-making ability
- Committed team player with the ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization
- Developed written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in pressured and deadline-driven operating environment
- Detail-orientated with the technical aptitude and ability to perform tasks accurately and comprehensively
- Expert in multi-tasking, time management, and planning work
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees in PDF format as a single document, to:
THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Zambeef Products PLC
P/B 17, Woodlands
Lusaka or
Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
