Description : Laboratory Supervisor. Company : AVI Limited. Location : Kempton Park, Gauteng
AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.
NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Laboratory Supervisor, at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Isando, Coffee and Creamer. The purpose of the role is to manage the Laboratory at the respective location to ensure that all in-coming materials are compliant in all aspects of quality and food safety.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting physical, chemical, and statistical analysis on incoming materials and ensure the effective operation of the laboratory.
Line Manager: Quality Assurance Manager
Number of Direct Reports: 3
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
- To implement and maintain the running of the laboratory as per the ISO 17025 standard.
- To carry out statistical analysis of captured data, providing value-adding opportunities for improvement in the Laboratory and factory environment.
- To carry out physical and chemical analysis as required on standard and non-standard raw and packaging materials.
- To perform all quality/ hygiene-related duties in accordance with the laid down Quality Assurance Management System.
- To ensure that the Laboratory equipment is fully functional and calibrated.
- To ensure that the highest quality products are produced through regular checks on packaging against pre-determined standards.
- To liaise with suppliers on the rejection and upliftment of any non-conforming materials.
- To supervise staff in the Laboratory.
- To manage site chemical contaminant, water, pathogen and environmental micro plan.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- At least 5 years’ experience gained in a supervisory capacity in the Quality/ Laboratory field
- Food services industry experience essential
Qualifications:
- Completed tertiary qualification in Food Technology or Food Science (National Diploma/ B.Tech/ B.Sc)
Additional Requirements:
- SAP proficiency essential
- Statistical analysis ability essential
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 required
- AIB knowledge is beneficial
Competencies:
- Interpreting Data
- Building Relationships
- Documenting Facts
- Making Decisions
- Challenging Views
- Inspiring Others
- Setting Directions
- Articulating Information
