Lab Supervisor

Job Description

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

Qualification Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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