Lab & Quality Supervisor – Namibia Dairies (Pty) Ltd 642 views

PURPOSE:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

• 4-year Food Science / Food Technology degree
• 2-4 years’ experience in a Laboratory, preferably in the food Industry/ FMCG environment.

PREFERRED/ADVANTAGEOUS:

• 2 – 3 years Supervisory Experience, in FMCG environment
• Sound knowledge of ISO and Food Safety standards.
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)