Reporting to: Technical Manager

Location: Montagu, Western Cape

About the Libstar Wet Condiments Category

The Wet Condiments Category is part of the Libstar Ambient Products Category, with business sites located in Montagu, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. We operate within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization dedicated to driving innovation, fostering growth, and creating a supportive, inclusive work environment. As part of the broader Libstar team, our goal is to grow our food brands and category solutions in a sustainable and profitable manner. We prioritize building strong relationships with our customers and aim to be South Africa’s leading producer and distributor of high-quality products and brands. To achieve this, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and well-being.

Purpose of the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a QC Supervisor to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The purpose of this role is to ensure that quality, hygiene, food safety and housekeeping standards are consistently maintained within the factory environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising QC activities, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, identifying and reporting deviations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production operations. Working Hours: Day Shift: 07:00 – 17:00 (Overtime may be required based on operational needs).

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate QC Staff activities, ensuring daily duties are allocated and staff are rotated effectively for multitasking
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and performance of QC Inspectors and ensure all QC duties are completed accurately and timeously
• Conduct spot checks on production documentation and ensure deviations are identified and reported within required timelines
• Calibrate and maintain measuring equipment including scales, pH meters, refractometers, salt meters and thermometers according to work instructions
• Monitor fridge and freezer temperatures to ensure raw materials remain within specification and maintain product integrity
• Ensure production processing parameters are within specification and raise NCRs where non-conformances occur
• Perform food safety checks including temperature verification, metal detector checks and foreign body control procedures
• Monitor hygiene standards, chemical concentrations and personnel hygiene compliance throughout the factory
• Oversee allergen management procedures and ensure allergen spillages are handled according to company procedures
• Conduct storage practice inspections including allergen control and traceability verification
• Perform pre-batch control inspections and verify raw material weights, traceability and specifications
• Complete quality OEE checks, compile QC reports and monitor quality trends across production lines
• Ensure customer, retention, incubation, microbiological and tasting samples are handled, stored and tested correctly
• Lead daily Team Connect meetings and communicate relevant information to QC staff and management
• Support factory trials, validations and ad hoc projects as assigned by the Technical Manager
• Maintain accurate documentation, record keeping and filing systems in line with company and audit requirements
• Participate in internal and external audits, including preparation and close-out activities
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and housekeeping standards at all times
• Wear required PPE and report any quality, food safety or equipment concerns immediately

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate and influence team members
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• High attention to detail and strong quality orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Results-driven with a proactive and solution-focused mindset
• Ability to enforce standards, procedures and compliance requirements consistently
• Good planning, organisational and time management skills
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building abilities across departments
• Positive attitude with emotional resilience and adaptability to operational challenges
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12) certificate
• Diploma or qualification in Food Science & Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field
• Previous experience in a QC supervisory or team leader role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of food safety systems, hygiene standards, allergen control and GMP requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with quality inspections, NCR management and production monitoring
• Ability to interpret and analyze quality data and trends
• Computer literacy and ability to complete electronic documentation and reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of measuring and testing equipment such as pH meters, refractometers and thermometers
• Understanding of audit processes and compliance requirements
• Ability to work overtime when required

Application

Please e-mail your CV to francene.koopman@montfoods.co.za. Late applications will not be considered.
Include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.
Application deadline: 22 May 2026
If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Information

You may occasionally be required to perform tasks outside your normal responsibilities, depending on operational requirements.

NOTE:
To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/.