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Food Safety Certification Superintendent
Yalelo Zambia Siavonga
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- EmployerYalelo Zambia
- LocationSiavonga
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- Employer
- Yalelo Zambia
- Location
- Siavonga
- Posted
- February 14, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other
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Job description
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Certification & Compliance Management
Oversee implementation, maintenance, and renewal of food safety certifications (ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, FSSC 22000, etc.).
Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations and customer requirements.
Serve as the primary contact for certification bodies, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Develop and maintain certification of documentation, manuals, and records to ensure audit readiness.
Audit & Inspection Leadership
Plan, coordinate, and lead internal and external audits (certification, regulatory, and customer).
Conduct gap analyses and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Ensure timely closure of non-conformities and maintain evidence of compliance.
Train and mentor staff on audit preparedness and food safety standards.
Food Safety System Oversight
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HACCP plans, prerequisite programs, and risk-based controls.
Ensure traceability systems are robust and functional across all production stages.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for food safety incidents and implement sustainable solutions.
Collaborate with QC teams to align daily operations with certification requirements.
Documentation & Reporting
Develop and update SOPs, checklists, and audit-ready documentation systems.
Maintain certification dashboards and compliance KPIs for management review.
Prepare detailed reports on certification status, audit outcomes, and improvement initiatives.
Ensure version control and accessibility of food safety documents across departments.
Training & Culture Development
Design and deliver training programs on food safety standards, certification requirements, and audit practices.
Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in food safety.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Quality Management, or related field.Groceries
Full Grade 12 Certificate
Member of relevant professional body
Minimum of five (5) years of analytical or development experience.
Supervisory experience, preferably in a laboratory environment
Experience with Environmental Safety & Health Standards
Experience in implementation of ISO standards
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Experience in Quality Assurance
Environmental Health Management Training Programs
Trainings in ISO 9001 and 22001
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training
HACCP Training
Quality Control and Assurance Training Programs
Must have skills
Critical thinking & analytical skills
Records management
Excellent technical and laboratory skills
Advanced communication skills
Interpersonal Skill
Organizational Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Good to have skills
Highly Ethical and Analytical
Safety Consciousness
Honesty and integrity
Meticulous and detail-oriented