Supervisor: Quality Control

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for leading the Quality Control team, maintaining quality systems, conducting audits and inspections, investigating non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement to ensure that products consistently meet company, customer, and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise the Quality Control team.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor product quality, inspections, testing, and quality records.
- Conduct audits, verifications, and quality assurance activities.
- Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee cleaning, sanitation, and environmental monitoring programs.
- Manage quality control equipment, stock, and product shelf-life controls.
- Provide training, coaching, and competency assessments for Quality Controllers.
- Support employee relations, attendance management, and team performance.
- Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the plant.
- Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Food Defense requirements.
- Perform additional quality-related duties as required by management

Experience and Qualifications

- Grade 12
- Diploma or BTech in Food Technologist
- At least 6 years’ experience in a Food or Beverage manufacturing industry
- At least 4 years’ supervisory experience
- Food Technology qualification

Skills and Competencies

- Strong knowledge of food safety systems, including ISO standards, PRPs, and food safety protocols
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- HACCP
- FSSC 22000 and related Technical standards
- Microsoft Office suite
- Shopware system

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 16 October 2026