Supervisor Quality & Laboratory (m/f)

Duties

• To manage and supervise both the micro and chemistry lab testing regime in line with company product specifications, manage total product compliance (quality & food safety), manage non-conforming products, render Quality Assurance support to various departments, and facilitate Food Safety programs in compliance to the O & L Group Quality policies, food safety regulations and Quality standards/specifications
• Testing and recording of Laboratory and System Results
• Supervise testing of all samples as per sampling plan in line with specific work instructions
• Monitor analysis and tests done on incoming raw product, in processed, final product, non-conforming product and customer complaints
• Investigate non-conformance
• Follow release procedure when products are released from on-hold and NCR status
• Maintain SAP system, ensure closure of incidents timeously and report to Manager Quality Assurance
• Lead and guide internal and external audits
• Supervise the completion of Food Safety Check sheets, Lab results, Calibration, and verification check sheets and submit report of results to Manager Quality Assurance
• Evaluate and communicate results and trends to relevant internal stakeholders i.e., equipment swabs, hand swabs, air quality, etc.
• Manage inventory and purchase Lab consumables according to current stock
• Initiate GMP and Housekeeping & Hygiene initiatives based on GMP audit results
• Coach team of Laboratory and Quality personnel
• Mentor and develop Laboratory and Quality personnel
• Discipline Laboratory and Quality personnel in accordance with the Employee Relations Policy

Requisites

• 4 year Food Science/Food Technology degree
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in a Laboratory, preferably in the food Industry/FMCG environment
• 2 - 3 years Supervisory Experience, in FMCG environment
• Sound knowledge of ISO and Food Safety standards
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Facilitation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizing
• Written communication – reports, proposals, minutes, speeches
• Pro-active thinking
• Assertive communication
• Presentation skills

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted