Agricultural Product Manager
SGS
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Managing and implementing of the different Agricultural Scheme requirements -namely but not limited to Global G.A.P, Tesco Nurture, LEAF Marque, SIZA Environmental, Add-ons.
- Offering guidance with audit planning and preparation of audit programs including international affiliates.
- Scheduling preparation activities and liaison with clients
- Assisting with resources - from sourcing to onboarding; including signing off auditors.
- Auditor training and development.
- Identifying and training persons to conduct technical functions - proposal approver, technical reviewer, certification decision maker.
- Maintaining local accreditation for GlobalG.A.P. and implementing procedures to facilitate this.
- Involvement in accreditation assessments, integrity program assessments (CIPRO), internal audits (L2), impartiality committee meetings.
- Implementing and adhering to accreditation and Scheme requirements as relevant
- Assist in the development, control and maintenance of system documents.
- Conducting audits based on the requirements of the Schemes, including but not limited to Global G.A.P, Tesco Nurture, LEAF Marque, SIZA Environmental, Add-ons.
- Preparation of audit findings and reports.
- Technical review of audit packs
- Certification decision on audits conducted as relevant.
- Achieve performance targets and KPI's of the unit as applicable Achieve quality KPl's of audit pack submission to back-office Client follow-up visits as and when required.
- Assist with business development for BA business.
- Liaison with external stakeholders as and when required.
- Any other technical auditing tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
- Oversee the development of new training material and courses for the BA Division
- Presenting identified training courses as required
- Scheme Manager: GlobalG.A.P.:
- Retain your qualification as a GlobalG.A.P. inspector and Auditor.
- Remain committed to assist in any harmonization activities performed by the GlobalG.A.P. Secretariate.
- Management and operational decision-making process.
- Reporting on the performance of the quality system for the purposes of management review and continuous system improvement.
- Communicate to the GlobalG.A.P. secretariat the requested signed reception of any communication and requiring written receipt.
- Communication and administration of users within the GlobalG.A.P. system.
- Respond to GlobalG.A.P. operational enquiries as required in the communication.
- Distribution of all communication received from the GlobalG.A.P.. Secretariat to all SGS staff involved in the GlobalG.A.P. activities.
- Attend the annual GlobalG.A.P. Scheme Manager meeting.
- Pass the GlobalG.A.P. 'In-house trainer' exam for the relevant sub-scope and version.
- In-house training of GlobalG.A.P.. Auditors / Inspectors.
- Ensure that all registered GlobalG.A.P. Auditors and inspectors comply with the GlobalG.A.P. requirements
- Ensure that all staff involved in the process receive relevant training to ensure that the GlobalG.A.P. requirements are met.
- Adhere to ail quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Minimum tertiary qualification in Agriculture or related degree
- Meet Auditor's qualifications for Agricultural standards.
- Languages: Proficiency in English
- Proficient on MS Office, especially with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel programs
- Three years auditing experience and working experience/industry knowledge in the Agricultural sector.
- Knowledge and experience in project management and operations management
- Extensive knowledge in the application of ISOI 7065 requirements
- Able to interact with all levels of management, suppliers, and clients.
- Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls.
- Works well under pressure, challenges status quo.
- Proficiency in English - fluency in other languages would be advantageous.
- Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
- Attention to detail.
- Customer focus and service orientation
- Technical knowledge and experience in related field and in using management methods and tools.
- Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
- Administratively organized, timeous and correct reporting
- Good administrative and computer skills