Quality Control Analyst

Requirements: Diploma or degree: Food Tech / Biotech / Food & Nutrition / Analytical Chemistry1-2 years relevant experienceFMCG / Manufacturing sector experience essentialAssertive, ability to manage, maintain and deliver against customer requirementsAnalytical skills, communications skill, conflict management, report writing skillsJob Duties:Daily routine and ad-hoc analysis and testing of raw materials, oil components and finished products as per laid out work instruction, job requirements and/or supervisor's instructions.Report all non-conformance as required.Recommend and implement corrective actions as needed to support testing procedures and efficiency improvements and document action plans and solution implementation.Complete production line checks and inspections as per work instruction.Ensure samples are prepared for evaluation and routine testing.Perform shift tests for production.Record analysis and results of all testing in the relevant maintenance management system and/or Lab Management System.Keep relevant statistical records and lab preparations.Maintain lab and lab equipment in good condition (servicing, calibration, etc.).Check and ensure that product, equipment and stockpiles (on/off site) are compliant to standards.Communicate findings to management in the required format.Raise NCRs and document as per standards in the relevant corrective action systems.Support QA, food safety and quality audits.Conduct pre-start checks on production equipment condition (servicing, calibration, etc.) and document feedback.Conduct inspections on all sections to ensure compliance to standards in the area of GMP, CCP, and all housekeeping.Conduct support sampling and online QC as required (add documentation, checks, etc.)Ensure accurate recordkeeping of raw and packaging ingredients received, in-process and finished product.Maintain identification of raw and packaging ingredients received, in-process and finished product.Maintain traceability of oil and food ingredients.Complete weekly microbiological swabbing as per schedule.Adhere to manufacturing practices standards.Attend to breakdowns as and when required.Take and retain lab samples and oil samples.Responsible for on-time and accurate analysis according to pre-defined testing standards and lead time as per work instruction and job cards and ensuring the integrity of results.Escalate any issues that may arise to the supervisor and/or Production Manager.Attend daily production meetings and escalate information as required.Maintain a safe working environment.Must be able to work shifts, overtime, standby, callouts, and during shutdowns.Attend monthly, quarterly, and yearly stock counts.Adhere to food safety, health and safety policies.Uphold Africa SunOil Group Values and policies.Undertake any other work-related tasks or duties in line with this requirement or any other reasonable and lawful instruction given to you by management and/or any other person in authority. Leadership StandardsProvide exemplary character for food safety and culture.Communication skills on all levels. Skills and AttributesLanguage skills. Ability to speak and understand English.Communication competencies with Management and co-workers.Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions and maintenance instructions and other procedure manuals.Ability to write reports and complete forms.Analytical skills. Ability to define problems, multitask and collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a time-driven environment.Reasoning ability. Ability to carry out basic comprehension and/or interpretation of complex information.Tolerance to stress. Work skills under pressure. Key Performance IndicatorsProduction delaysProduct reworkAccuracy of workCustomer service levels and reduction of customer complaints