Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator

SUMMARY:

NEW VACANCY ALERT
Our client in the Consultancy space, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator to their team. 
An exciting career opportunity awaits you!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in a food-related field such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology is essential.
• GMP, HACCP, and FSMS (accredited).
• An excellent understanding of Food Safety Systems such as FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA.
• Food Safety Lead Auditor preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a food environment.
• Occasional travel may be required, with the possibility of overnight stays. 
• Must be able to communicate comfortably in English and Afrikaans.
• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

• Develop detailed tailored project plans in line with project proposals for all implementation projects.
• Manage the implementation projects to ensure that the project runs efficiently within the timelines and deliverables as per project proposal.
• Develop, create, update and tailor compliance documents and checklists per project to ensure the documents are of a professional standard and will be practical for the client as well as meet the relevant compliance standard.
• Conduct gap audits, internal audits, hygiene audits and readiness audits of a professional standard and ensure that reports are submitted within 5 working days from conducting the audit.
• Prepare for, manage and facilitate training interventions to ensure that every intervention is of a professional standard, and that delegate feedback is positive.
• Complete learner assessments according to the company's assessment procedures and process. Ensure that all Portfolios and batch QMS are completed correctly and submitted within required timeframes.
• Co-ordinate and plan the training and consulting schedule together with the Marketing and Sales Manager.
• Liaise with the clients in advance to confirm planned consultations.
• Account for billable time spent with clients by providing Client Contact Sheets per visit per client that will cross- reference to the Project Plan.
• Assist with the estimation of consultation time required for implementation projects by analysing client checklists and master document list.