Measurement & Testing Specialist (Lab Supervisor))

  • Tzaneen, Limpopo Mopani, Limpopo
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Westfalia Fruit Products situated at Politsi, Tzaneen has a permanentvacancy for a suitably qualified and experiencedMeasurement and Testing Specialist (Laboratory Supervisor).Reporting to the Site Quality Manager, the incumbent is responsible for overall accountability for maintaining laboratory compliance to ISO/IEC 17025 and delivers results to meet both the customers and the regulatory requirements and ensure that all microbiological and chemistry testing is conducted according to the specification.Qualifications/ Experience:
  • Degree/Diploma in Microbiology, Food sciences or other closely related qualification
  • 3 to 5 years' experience in laboratory management, measurement, and testing
  • Exposure to and clear understanding of Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP and ISO22000/FSSC22000/BRCGS Standards etc.)
Knowledge:
  • Ensuring that microbiological testing complies with both GLP and GMP and meets all requirements
  • Establish and improve Quality Assurance practices and procedures associated with the Controlled Manufacturing Environments
  • Functional/Technical Expertise- Develop and maintain understanding of the latest microbiology theories and research initiatives and make recommendations internally about any related changes to current methods and working practices
  • Carry out testing using appropriate aseptic techniques
  • Supports value streams in identifying and implementing corrective actions and increasing knowledge of good hygiene and microbial control practices
  • Analysis is undertaken safely and compliantly, meeting all required standards of EHS legislation and GMP, such as COSHH, Risk Assessments and DSE
  • Has a keen eye for detail and is readily able to identify procedural or GMP errors?
  • Required to write procedures and / or reports for Laboratory working practices

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