Lab Supervisor

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.

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 of Premier 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

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

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

Key Outputs

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Accuracy
• Calculations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)