Position: Quality and Hygiene Manager
Location: Nairobi
Reporting
To: General Manager Marketing and Sourcing
Our
client, MAJID AL FUTTAIM CARREFOUR, is the largest franchisee of French giant
retail group CARREFOUR, 2nd retailer across the world.
The
Middle-East based group is currently operating more than 140 Hypermarkets and
Supermarkets in 15 countries, with more than 25,000 employees from 70
nationalities.
Our
client is looking to fill the position of Quality and Hygiene Manager.
Duties
and Responsibilities
· Oversee
the implementation of the internal food safety and hygiene procedures and the
quality manual requirements.
· Analyze
food safety standards and implement continuous improvements.
· Promote
hygiene and food safety awareness/climate in the stores to ensure the highest
quality level to avoid complaints or fines/penalties.
· Ensure proper and accurate documentation of food safety and hygiene procedures and verification records.
· Oversee
bimonthly, quarterly, and annual audits and ensure corrective actions are
implemented to avoid recurrence.
· Create
synergies between the quality and hygiene team and operational functions to
ensure operational efficiency.
· Manage
the storage of fresh food to ensure they are according to the set standards and
procedures.
· Ensure
food storage equipment for high-risk foods are at the correct temperature and
complies with the required health and safety standards.
· Oversee
segregation, storage, and timely removal of all waste.
· Stay
informed about all food safety developments and any changes in regulations.
· Maintain
up-to-date knowledge and information in food safety and quality through the
provision of continuous training to the food handlers.
· Communication
with legal authorities and service providers (laboratories, pest control,
auditors), to ensure efficient service delivery.
· Analysis
of the Store KPIs and proposition of corrective action to the COMEX
· Risk
analysis, Shelf-life studies for new products.
· Ensure
that all SOPs are adhered to and strictly implemented in the store.
· Acting
as an information relay with the stores regarding topical subjects, regulation,
KPIs, withdrawal and recalls.
· Validation
of new concepts and processes in order to guarantee food safety and quality of
such products.
Qualification,
Experience, Skills and Traits
· Bachelor’s
Degree in food science or equivalent.
· Excellent
communication and presentation skills.
· Attention
to detail.
· Ability
to work flexible hours.
· High
sense of responsibility.
· Problem-solving
skills with a sense of urgency.
· Knowledge
of the industrial sector (sources supplies of raw materials, manufacturing,
distribution).
· Knowledge
of quality processes associated with the development and monitoring of
products.
· A good
team player.
Minimum
Experience
· 5+
years in Food safety and quality control, Food Production or R&D.
· 3+
years within the retail working with food is preferable.
How to
Apply
To
apply, submit your application on our ATS at ats.flexi-personnel.com by 10th
FEB 2023 under the QUALITY AND HYGIENE MANAGER job posting.
All
applicants are advised to adhere to application guidelines for consideration.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB:
Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.
