Manufacturing and Laboratory Assistant

3 days ago


Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Isilumko Staffing Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Production**:

- Develop and maintain production schedules, optimizing resources and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborate with production managers, supervisors, and stakeholders to align with overall production goals.

**2. Quality Assurance: (ISO 9001:2015 and SANS accreditation)**
- Implement and enforce quality control measures to meet specified standards.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address and resolve production-related issues affecting product quality.

**3. Inventory Management**:

- Monitor and manage raw material inventory levels to prevent shortages or overages.
- Work closely with procurement and logistics teams for timely delivery of raw materials.

**4. Cleaning and Mixing Protocol**:

- Prioritize cleanliness of mixing tanks, ensuring thorough cleaning before product mixing.
- Enforce a stringent protocol to verify tank cleanliness, promoting product integrity.

**5. Batch Number Allocation and Material Measurement**:

- Implement a systematic approach to drawing raw materials based on batch numbers.
- Verify accurate measurement of raw materials, adhering to specified quantities.

**6. Correct Mixing Procedures**:

- Monitor adherence to correct mixing procedures, conducting regular reviews and training sessions.

**7. Product Sampling and Testing**:

- Obtain representative samples for rigorous testing by the Lab Technician.
- Facilitate testing of final product samples, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

**8. Accurate Record Keeping**:

- Oversee and verify changes to mixed products, maintaining meticulous documentation for traceability.

**9. Lab Technician Collaboration**:

- Foster collaboration with the Lab Technician, addressing testing-related requirements promptly.
- Ensure final product tests are carried out and signed off by the Lab Technician.

**10. Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance**:

- Ensure factory compliance with health and safety certifications.
- Report safety incidents promptly and enforce PPE usage during all relevant activities.

**Qualifications**:

- Matric and tertiary qualification in chemistry.

**Experience**:

- Proven experience in production control within a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and quality control procedures.
- Proficient in using production and ISO software.

**Behavioural Skills**:

- Work under pressure.
- Focused.
- Well-organized.

**Occupational Skills**:

- Supervising precise measurement of raw materials.
- Overseeing drawing and assisting with testing product samples.
- Verifying accuracy and implementing measures to prevent raw material wastage.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.

**IT Skills/Software**:

- Proficiency in relevant production and ISO software.



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