Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Positive overview:

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Marble Hall. The technical manager provides expert and technical support regarding the quality of feed that is produced by the Feed Milling operations, with a specific emphasis on system implementation, monitoring the quality, and the successful investigation and settlement of all customer complaints.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements:

MSc (Agric) Animal Science with relevant experience. Compliance with Act 27 of 2003 (Natural Scientific Professions Act). Two years of experience in animal nutrition. Attention to detail, leadership, and decision-making skills. Analytical ability, computer literacy, and self-motivation. Excellent people skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for (included, but not limited to):

On-site Quality Control:

+ Manage raw material quality control on-site, including sampling and testing.
+ Conduct standard analyses on incoming raw materials.
+ Oversee final feed quality control on-site, ensuring representative sampling and testing.
+ Conduct analyses on in-process and final feed.
+ Weekly reporting on progress, risks and problem areas.

ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 Compliance:

+ Develop and implement ISO 9001 and 22000 standards at mill level.
+ Act as the Feed Safety and Quality Leader on-site, guiding the team to compliance.

Legal Compliance:

+ Drive Act 36 and Act 101 legal compliance.
+ Ensure veterinary export compliance.

Quality Team Leader:

+ Manage and motivate the Quality Team, ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
+ Ensure complete traceability of feed production.

Sales Team Support and Customer Care:

+ Provide continuous technical advice and support to customers.
+ Evaluate product performance and address customer complaints promptly.

Risk Control:

+ Support teams in bio-security compliance and Salmonella monitoring.
+ Report on monthly results and investigate risks.

Training and Development:

+ Participate in Study Groups and train feed mill personnel.
+ Engage in research and product development.