Hygiene, Waste & Safety Officer

Summary:
Responsible for the safety, health, hygiene, waste of all working areas and all staff within the plant.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all relevant employees have an adequate knowledge of food safety.
• Organise Food safety meetings and trainings (induction, safety, annual GMP, good manufacturing practices) and keep accurate records of all trainings and meetings held.
• Follow up with all related teams that trainings are understood and actions implemented, monitor and feedback on areas that lack training.
• Develop Safety committee to ensure all actions are communicated towards the operations.
• Manage operational hygiene gaps and develop an action plan as a solution.
• Ensure daily routine checks are done.
• Ensure daily checks – Listeria and general swabs are done correctly and proper technical environmental monitoring takes place. Update cleaning work instructions. Update and maintain swabbing program.
• Develop a regular pest control programme to ensure prevention.
• Conduct regular meetings with third party hygiene consultant to discuss critical points.
• Collect food samples if staff are sick or on request.
• Spot check on receiving area, dispatch, drivers for food hygiene and vendor product quality to ensure the business criteria is met.
• Manage cleaning staff, ensure correct adequate cleaning and training is done.
• Conduct a monthly inspection and audit as per health and safety as well as Food Safety standards, (understanding FSSC 22000 standard advantageous)
• Manage daily on-site laundry, audit and spot checks.
• Management of cleaning supplies and uniform in conjunction with/approval by Buyer and QAM.
• Responsible to overseeing, filling and maintaining health and safety system.
• Have deep understanding of all chemicals used in the facility, dilution factors, application methods, and conduct cleaning validation studies on all chemical chemicals.
• Conduct ATP swabs as a cleaning verification check prior to production.
• Reports to QAM and conduct ad hoc tasks from QAM and Factory Manager.
• Monitor and Manages access control contractors and visitors as well as their hygiene practices, file and ensure visitor file is maintained and updated.
• Monitor staff return from sick
• Manage annual medicals
• Collaborate with camp management and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for improving hygiene standards and promoting a culture of cleanliness.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in camp hygiene and sanitation, incorporating new ideas into hygiene protocols as appropriate.
• Monitor waste management practices to ensure proper disposal of garbage and waste materials, minimizing the risk of contamination and pest infestation.


Competencies:
• Independent worker and initiative
• Proactive and solution oriented
• Firm and confident
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Tactful communication style
• Adaptability
• Strong computer skills, excel, word, PowerPoint for data capturing, trending and analysing information for implementation of improvements


Minimum Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary education is advantageous.
• Health and Safety Rep Certifications
• Certificate/diploma in Hygiene, Bacteria and Foreign objects
• At least 3 years' experience in compliance
• Strong knowledge of safety and hygiene standards
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills

To apply for this position, please email your CV to zach@konnekt.net.za