Supervisor Quality & Laboratory Job

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Coordinate internal and external audits, manage non-conforming products, perform internal and external quality sampling activities, render Quality Assurance support to various departments, and facilitate Food Safety programs in compliance with the O & L Group Quality policies, food safety regulations, and Quality standards/specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelors degree in food science/food technology.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the food/ Processing industry of which 1-2 years should be at a supervisory level.

Preferred Advantageous:

• FMCG experience
• SAP Knowledge/Experience

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for investigating non-conformance and Incident reports on SAP Quality Management Incident Reporting.
• Manage on-hold and non-conforming products as per policies and procedures.
• Generate and drive closure of all quality-related non-conformance Reporting.
• Ensure that the release procedure is followed when products are released from on-hold and NCR status.
• Review and maintain an effective quality sample plan that meets internal and external standards and requirements.
• Manage all ad hoc sampling as required by internal and/or external customers (e.g. trials, focus improvement initiatives, customer, and consumer complaints)
• Evaluate and communicate results and trends to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Oversee and drive quality assurance outcomes based on quality control audit results.
• Investigate and follow up on quality control-related matters reported by the various departments.
• Facilitate activities for Pest Control, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Waste Management for the Manufacturing Plant.
• Responsible for scheduling and conducting weekly operational meetings with all stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor the time and attendance of all reporting lines via the Kronos system.
• Review, maintain, and update documentation and relevant records to ensure compliance with the identified ISO codes.
• Prepare Business System management performance reports both periodically and ad hoc.
• Design and conduct training on food safety and ISO procedures as relevant internal stakeholders/departments require.
• Assist with drafting, implementing, and maintaining policies, programs, and checklists in accordance with ISO and Food safety codes by providing information and recommendations to the Manager: Quality Assurance.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Written communication reports, proposals, minutes, speeches
• Emotional intelligence
• Pro-active thinking
• Learning ability/continuous learning
• Tenacity/perseverance/monitoring skill / internal control
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving skills / Sound judgment skills / Decision-making skills
• Analytical ability/Business Analysis / Cognitive Capacity
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing

Closing date: 16 February 2024

O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requisition ID: 3777