LAB SUPERVISOR - FLOUR MILLS

SUMMARY:
Purpose of the job: Supervise, support and lead quality improvements initiatives on site. Monitor adherence to the quality management system through verification (audits) and the review of the systems. Additionally he/she will be responsible for supporting the development and maintain a quality,food safety and customer-focus culture within the site.

POSITION INFO:

Qualification and Experience:

• Matric
• Qualified Food Technologist or Degree in Food Science or Biochemical Degree, or Analytical Chemistry Degree

Experience:

• Min of 3 - 5 years'' experience in FMCG Laboratory
• 2 Years'' experience in a Supervisory role
• 2 Years'' experience in the milling industry
• Computer literacy

Responsibilities:

• Conduct analytical and rheological tests on samples: Incoming raw material, during production as well as during packaging
• Conduct Daily Quality Control checks:
• Final packed product
• Ensure accuracy:
• Control sample
• Methodology
• Self maintenance
• Ensure safety and cleanliness:
• Adhere to master cleaning schedule
• Adhere to safe operating procedures
• Assist in the Maintenance of the Quality Control Systems:
• Assist in the functional activities of the quality control laboratory and test bakery
• Communicating the quality of daily milled and packed products to HOD and Production
• Managing laboratory staff to ensure effective operation of the laboratory and test bakery at all times
• Plan maintenance and servicing of laboratory and test bakery equipment and machinery, ensure accuracy of equipment and results at all times
• Ensure that all test procedures and methods are properly understood, carried out and evaluated
• Manage timeously collation of results and compilation of reports which will ensure actions taken are effective
• Maintain general standard of housekeeping and safety
• Review work instruction and report any changes required
• Assisting the Management prerequisite program (PRP) and HACCP through implementation, training, maintenance, verification and review thereof to ensure adherence at all times to all standards and requirement
• Assisting the Manager with departmental functions and having the role of 2IC.

Audits/Verification:

• Audits is conducted as required on the QA system
• Quality inspections is conducted as required
• Hygiene and pest control inspections is conducted
• Audit Non-conformances are identified, communicated to HOD''s and actioned
• Verify actions taken to ensure that it is well implemented and effectiveness thereof

 

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