Location: Johannesburg

Finlar Fine Foods, Johannesburg is seeking a solutions-driven leader with a passion for food safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in challenging environments where collaboration and innovation make the difference.

This is a critical leadership role for a team player who is strong and resilient — someone who can unify stakeholders, lead with authority, and ensure our factory not only passes audits but becomes a benchmark for excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Safety Leadership

• Be the guardian of food safety, quality, and compliance — ensuring robust systems that inspire consumer trust.

Audit & Compliance Management

• Lead all external and customer audits, drive corrective actions, and keep systems aligned with changing standards.

Customer Engagement

• Act as the technical contact point for customers and auditors. Strengthen relationships by providing solutions and consistency.

Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Production and NPD to resolve issues, reduce conflict, and align technical standards with operational realities.

Complaint Management

• Investigate and close out complaints within agreed timelines, ensuring root causes are addressed.

Positive Release

• Authorize release of conforming products and champion zero non-conformance.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Advanced training in Food Safety Systems (HACCP, FSSC, SQMS, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a factory QA environment, with a proven track record.
• At least 5 years in a management role with exposure to complex food manufacturing.

Key Competencies:

• Deep understanding of auditing techniques, compliance requirements, and food safety best practices.
• Proven ability to resolve internal challenges and bring cross-functional teams together.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Resilient, organised, and able to perform under pressure.
• Customer-focused with a mindset for innovation and continuous improvement.

Application and Enquiries:

To be considered, please apply with a copy of your most recent CV to jennab@finlar.co.za by no later than 5 September 2025.

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