Job Description

• Implementation and monitoring of GMP systems and food hygiene standards
• Internal GMP audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Hygiene program management (cleaning validation, sanitation, pest control)
• Support for certification and regulatory inspections (FSSC, KORE, ISO, etc.)
• Document control and compliance with food safety regulations
• Incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through
• Training and awareness on GMP and hygiene standards
• Stakeholder engagement and audit preparation

Key Duties & Responsibilities
GMP System Implementation & Oversight

• Ensure plant-wide adherence to GMP and hygiene requirements across production, storage, and utility areas.
• Maintain and update GMP policies, procedures, and visual standards aligned to Coca-Cola KORE and FSSC standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews of sanitation SOPs, cleaning schedules, and related records.

Auditing and Compliance Monitoring

• Lead regular GMP audits and hygiene inspections; issue findings and track corrective actions to closure.
• Identify risks and non-conformances and ensure prompt root cause investigation and resolution.
• Support site readiness for third-party, customer, and regulatory audits.

Hygiene and Sanitation Control

• Oversee verification of cleaning and sanitation activities (including CIP, deep cleans, and routine cleaning).
• Liaise with Production and Maintenance teams to ensure proper execution and documentation of cleaning procedures.
• Ensure pest control activities and contractor services are effective and compliant.

Training and Culture Building

• Drive awareness and capability building across departments on GMP, hygiene, allergen management, and foreign matter control.
• Facilitate induction training and ongoing refreshers for employees and contractors.
• Promote a proactive hygiene culture and operational discipline.

Incident and Risk Management

• Participate in investigations of foreign matter, contamination, or hygiene-related incidents.
• Contribute to structured root cause analysis and implementation of preventive controls.
• Escalate critical hygiene and GMP concerns to the QFSE Manager with clear action plans.

• GMP audit compliance score (%)
• Number and severity of GMP non-conformances
• Hygiene audit performance trend
• Cleaning validation and verification compliance rate
• Foreign matter incident rate (per million units)
• Training completion rate on GMP and hygiene
• Pest control audit compliance
• External audit outcomes (FSSC, KORE, regulatory)

Skills, Experience & Education
Education

• Minimum: National Diploma in Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field
• Preferred: BTech or BSc in Food Science, Microbiology, or Quality Management
• Certifications in HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, or GMP auditing are advantageous

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in food or beverage manufacturing, with specific exposure to GMP and hygiene systems
• Experience conducting internal audits and managing non-conformances
• Exposure to certification audits (FSSC, KORE, ISO, or regulatory)Familiarity with sanitation processes, allergen control, and pest management

Skills

• Strong understanding of GMP, food safety standards, and hygiene practices
• Ability to perform GMP audits, inspections, and compliance checks
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation validation protocols
• Competence in root cause analysis and CAPA tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage and interpret audit data, reports, and trend analyses
• Good documentation and report writing skills
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Working knowledge of ERP/QMS systems (e.g., SAP, Intelex) is advantageous

Policy
At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.
At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven experience for all applicants. To all recruitment agencies: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for roles that we post and make available. Please do not forward any resumes to any Coca-Cola Beverages Africa employees and Talent Teams as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills Required