Senior Manager Quality Systems at The Wonderful Company

Tavua, Western, Fiji -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety, Quality Systems, HACCP, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Corrective Actions, Supplier Compliance, GMP, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Intercultural Skills, Training Development, Decision-Making, Investigation

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water®. Sourced from a natural aquifer hundreds of miles below the Earth’s surface, and bottled in Viti Levu, FIJI Water is known worldwide for its iconic square bottle, unique mineral profile, and soft smooth taste. FIJI Water is one of the country’s leading employers–it is innovative and safe and creates long-term personal and professional opportunities for its employees. Being part of FIJI Water is to be in a larger family of businesses and brands across the globe as a division of The Wonderful Company, and one that is helping to make the world a better place with its high-quality, healthy brands, and a mission to ensure the communities where its employees live and work thrive. That commitment extends to the FIJI Water Foundation—one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Fiji—which focuses its efforts and investments on education, clean water access, environmental sustainability, health and wellness, emergency relief, and community development. Job Description Responsible for ensuring the food safety, quality and compliance of all products including the application and implementation of all relevant food safety and quality systems, ensuring that the site standards are constantly maintained. Develop strategies to ensure smooth functioning of quality and food safety processes, systems and guidelines for all incoming materials, processes as well as finished goods. Lead and monitor initiatives to improve quality performance in the plant and during transit to the customer. Develop strategies and methodology to ensure all in-process checks and quality control activities are adhered to. HACCP Team Leader. Manage Quality, Regulatory and Food Safety audits. Management of internal audit programs, non-conformances, investigations, and sustainable corrective actions implemented. Managing the QA and Supplier compliance function for the site and ensuring a high-performance culture centered on accountability. Driving improvements in GMP, food safety, quality, and overall compliance to required standards. Assisting with customer complaints investigations and ensuring timely resolution of customer queries and quality audit observations. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the quality awareness and competencies of the team. Carrying out Supplier audits and providing feedback to corporate purchasing on Supplier performance. Support organizational quality compliance and environmental initiatives across the site. Qualifications Degree or equivalent in a food science or related subject Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior quality management role within the food and beverage industry. Experience in bottling and injection molding would be highly regarded. Proven experience managing and effectively leading a team within quality is required. Experience managing internal and 3rd party audits. Lead auditor qualifications would be highly regarded. Ability to build and develop strong, cooperative relationships with key stakeholders at senior and operational management levels. Strong understanding of HACCP and Food Safety. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality. Ability to work with and in different cultures and has proven very strong intercultural skills in the past. Ability to work and deliver objectives with minimal supervision. Additional Information If you are keen to develop your career in an exciting business with a well-regarded brand, then this could be for you. Successful applicants must have an excellent work ethic, be self-motivated with proven problem-solving capabilities, able to meet the fast-paced nature of business demands with a “can-do” attitude, committed to delivering outputs in a timely manner, a team player, reliable, and work with minimal supervision; supports organisational philanthropic, corporate, and environmental initiatives, and models Company’s core values: Adapt and Grow, Do What’s Right, Nourish and Develop, Play to Win, and Work Together. Please submit your applications through the link provided. FIJI Water thanks all potential applicants and advises that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. NWVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, age, or other protected categories outlined by local legislation. FIJI® Water is a natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji Islands). With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel, and with more than double the electrolytes compared to the other two top premium bottled water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330mL, 500mL, 700mL, 700mL Sports Cap, 1L, and 1.5L. As part of its longstanding commitment to sustainability, nearly 70% of FIJI Water’s global bottle volume is in 100% recycled plastic (rPET) including its best-selling 500mL and 330mL bottles. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has been committed to supporting environmental conservation and strengthening local communities, investing more than FJD $47 million in community development, access to safe water, education, health & wellness, and environmental sustainability. To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram. EEO is the law - click here for more information

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for ensuring the food safety, quality, and compliance of all products by implementing and maintaining relevant food safety and quality systems at the site. Key duties include developing strategies for quality processes, leading plant performance improvements, managing audits, and overseeing non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.