Lab Manager - Food Manufacturing - Cape Town Region
Our client is a leading spices, sources and other food ingredients supplier in SA. Main Purpose of job: Oversee and manage the QA and QC laboratory teams Ensure tests are done to yield accurate results, and take action when the risk of producing incorrect results are presented Facilitate implementation and maintenance of Laboratory Quality Management system Ensure that the day-to-day requirements of the quality control laboratory functions are completed Supervise QC and QA Analysts Ensure equipment is serviced and calibrated Ensure Analysts are trained and competent to perform testing Conduct training when required on testing to Analysts Report noncomplying results to Technical Manager Ensure lab consumable supply is sufficient to ensure no stoppage in testing Test results must be available efficiently without unnecessary delays Benchmark the best practices of ISO 17025 when managing laboratory functions at all times e.g., method validations. Ensure the efficient and effective evaluation and release of final products and raw materials Approval of pre-shipment and buyers samples Work with Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) to ensure supplier and raw material risk registers are kept up to date Manage noncompliance by suppliers working with SQA, including issuing of Non-conformance Reports (NCRs) Ensure all raw materials accepted for our clients manufacturing needs meets the specification for that raw material. Update testing parameters and testing to ensure appropriate tests are done on raw materials as part of quality assurance of raw materials Ensure raw material samples are taken correctly to aid testing accuracy Liaise with external labs to source testing where accreditation of test results is required Assist product development at times regarding raw material queries and testing Assist in identification of expired stock, extensions where necessary and disposal when needed Arrange for samples to be taken from operations on final product for testing Ensure accuracy of testing Reject nonconforming product Assist with root cause investigation of nonconforming stock Release of final product Issue Certificate of Analysis (COAs) and concessions Assist with customer complaints and investigations Decisions without Supervisor/Manager’s approval: Raise NCRs and take corrective and preventive action Approve and reject result but report to Technical Manager Make amendments and approve standard operating procedures, forms and records Report non-conforming results to Technical Manager Recommendations to Supervisor/Manager: Purchasing of new equipment New methodologies and training opportunity Make amendments to policies Rejecting and disposal of stock, changing suppliers Requirements: Tertiary qualification: BSc, Degree, B. Tech or National Diploma in Food Technology/Food Science 5 Food Manufacturing experience Background in Laboratory Testing and Lab Management experience Experience in the Food Manufacturing Experience in implementing and maintaining a Laboratory Quality Program Computer literate (MS Office, Syspro 7) Sound report writing & presentation skills Competencies: Perform well under pressure and be flexible in working hours Strong Laboratory Quality Management systems and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) background High analytical capability, implementing processes and systems to ensure compliance Able to work across divisions with a view to align integrated systems e.g., FSSC 22000 and SANS 17025
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