Quality Laboratory Manager

3 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Danone Full time

About the job
Plans, coordinates, and directs the Quality Control and Assurance program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established Quality/Food Safety compliance in everyday product.

3Provides laboratory & analytical services (both micro, chemical, physical analysis) to all the functions in the Factory, Supplier Quality and Research & Innovation departments.

Maintains an active role in driving continuous improvement initiatives for Operational Excellence, drive improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and Quality Management of the Laboratory and Quality Assurance Engineers Teams.

Scope: the scope shall cover all controls, procedures, analyses conducted in the plant and away from the plant (subcontracted analyses, milk reception, raws & packs, process & filling lines, CIP and Utilities).

About you
**Qualification(s)**
- BTech in Food Technology/Biotechnology, or BSc (or equivalent)
- Certified training in appropriate Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 17025 or equivalent
- Knowledge of HACCP / Food Safety Management System would be an advantage

**Experience and Skills**
- At least 5 years extensive knowledge within the Quality discipline in an FMCG / Packaging environment or laboratory environment
- Dairy processing & technology experience would be an advantage
- Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational, and leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of mathematics, data analysis, and statistical methods
- At least 5 years leadership experience (having delivered tangible results)
- Strong computer skills: Advanced MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). Data analysis & management, graphs, tables, etc.
- SAP knowledge a plus
- Solid technical quality related knowledge/competence
- Strong knowledge of Quality & Food safety management and laboratory management systems
- Basic knowledge of local food and food safety legislation & regulations
- Strong Analysis & risk management skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills

About us
**Do things your way, the way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s up to you.**

Working here you will need to enjoy a fast pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, Such as Nutriday, Yogisip, Inkomazi etc. We absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

**We offer**:
**A job which could easily turn in to a career in Danone. **We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know this uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and when we develop everyone’s potential to the fullest magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.


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