Description:
The successful candidate will report to the Technical Manager, responsibilities will include the following:
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for all the laboratories (Analytical & Microbiology) equipment & reagents – liaise with old/new suppliers Ensure that Laboratories (Analytical & Microbiology) stock levels are managed within the required budget. Drive annual calibration of all laboratory testing equipment including daily verification and calibration of equipment Adhere to FSSC 22 000 guidelines and continuous implementation of GLP Assist in Annual Capex application + motivation Identify resource requirements in the microbiology and analytical laboratory. (e.g., the need for new equipment, upgrading of current equipment or the need for more equipment) Annual ring testing/inter lab testing to verify process equipment reproducibility and personnel repeatability Drive the isolation system. Including communication, analytical testing, problem solving, decision-making and statistical trending Responsible for the warehouse investigation system. Including communication, analytical testing, destructive packaging testing, root cause identification, decision-making and statistical trending Present food safety data concerning quality control at the monthly & annual food safety meetings Drive the E-Mark/SANS 1841 system and E-mark Audits Ensure that daily quality report is completed, with the focus on quality control, and communication to all relevant departments Ensue that daily GMP photo report are completed and communicated to all relevant departments Assist with the food safety management system (FSSC 22 000 & ISO 9001) including gap audits, internal and external audits Drive the concession systems and communication of concession summary to the NPD department Co-ordination and improvement of corrective & preventative action systems. Daily product quality evaluations and follow up action Handling & investigation of customer complaints, drawing up reports, statistical trending, and corrective action implementation. Personnel ManagementRequired qualification and experience
Food Technology Diploma or Food Science Degree 3 Year Laboratory experience Knowledge of GLP, HACCP & ISOOther Attributes would include:
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Ability to troubleshoot Excellent computer skills Excellent administrative skills and accuracy Self-motivated and result driven approach
12 Sep 2023;
from:
gumtree.co.za