Senior QA Analyst – Packaging

About the role

The Senior QA Analyst – Packaging provides senior technical quality support for packaging and dry goods, implementing and sustaining risk‑based quality systems to ensure fit‑for‑use materials, drive Quality at Source and support supplier performance.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain robust quality governance systems and SOPs for packaging and materials.
• Conduct high‑risk incoming inspections, defect escalation and quality audits.
• Analyse data, identify non‑conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Support problem‑solving initiatives, new product and process introductions.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, 5S, SHE policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Manage non‑conforming material containment and supplier escalation.
• Lead continuous improvement and TPM activities across packaging processes.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience in quality assurance within packaging or food‑related manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of risk‑based quality principles and global packaging material standards.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and support production in reducing cost of poor quality.
• Familiarity with South African operational and regulatory requirements (HACCP, SHE).

Required skills

• Quality Management Systems (QMS) implementation
• HACCP compliance
• 5S methodology
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Quality auditing
• SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) compliance