Compliance Officer

Permanent

Thekweni

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

To effectively work and communicate with the Operations management to continuously improve standards. To plan, develop and implement techniques, processes and procedures for controlling the desired level of quality for all goods stored and supplied by the region/site. To coordinate with principals and suppliers, warehouse and transport management and customers to resolve quality and food safety issues. To ensure compliance to all company and group policies and standards affecting food quality and safety.

• Legislative and Policy Compliance: Ensure compliance with Food Safety legislation and regulations; ensure the region and sites have current Vector quality and food safety standards and procedures; ensure documentation completion and submission requirements are adhered; ensure all internal policies are aligned to legislative requirements and best practice; update quality policy and procedures checklists.
• Operational Compliance Support and Auditing: Conduct warehouse and transport compliance audits; provide feedback to Operations Management and SHEQ; drive the QA strategy; implement and maintain quality tools; provide training on food safety, HACCP and temperature monitoring; coordinate external and 3rd party audits; ensure traceability and recalls procedures are followed; maintain warehouse food safety programme; maintain HACCP system; formulate sampling procedures; utilize statistical data techniques; establish and monitor packaging, transportation and warehousing standards; ensure continuous improvement with suppliers; take necessary steps to control unsafe or poor quality product; work closely with Operations Manager to ensure conformance; verify critical control point procedures; investigate quality concerns and resolve; accompany inspectors during inspections; manage corrective actions; verify completion of food safety paperwork; monitor structural and equipment defects and coordinate resolution.
• Communication and Reporting: Analyse data, develop indicators, produce reports, present to management; engage with external bodies regarding compliance requirements and best practice; complete monthly management report for each operating area.
• Incident Investigation: Conduct post incident investigations, identify root causes, determine preventative and corrective action; seek continual improvement; analyse customer complaints and facilitate interventions.
• Effective Teamwork and Self-Management: Take ownership and accountability; demonstrate effective self management; follow through; inform relevant parties of risks; manage colleagues' expectations and communicate; demonstrate willingness to help and go the extra mile.

• Internal: Operations, National SHEQ teams, Customer Team (on queries), Finance (Risk management), Internal Audit, HR, Training team, Supply Planning Team.
• External: Consultants, Government departments, Contractors, Certification bodies, Suppliers.

• A degree in Food Science/Technology, Applied Science or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years working in a food hygiene and/or health and safety environment implementing food safety and health and safety policies.
• Experience in implementation and management of ISO systems.
• Valid Code EB driver's licence.

• Knowledge of all applicable legislation, SANS 10330 HACCP and ISO 22000 systems, industry standards, quality management principles, working knowledge of Vector strategies, policies, customer products and operations (warehousing and transportation).

Vector Logistics supports the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan.