Quality Assurance Laboratory Team Leader

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Food Science / Industrial and Analytical Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry, Microbiology or a related in field
  

Professional Qualifications

• Lead Auditor (ISO QMS, ISO FSSC/FSMS).
  
• Qualified Quality Systems Management (QMS)
  
• Management systems- ISO 17025
  
• Lead auditor, Quality Management systems QMS
  

Experience

• At least 6 years, 2 years experience in management role in a manufacturing company with experience in food manufacturing and quality management processes
  

Quality of the process and product

• Manage all the work and activities and ensure they are done in line with the quality standards (ISO9001, LSS, TPM etc.).
  
• Collect and assess all quality data from the analysis activities (Analytical, Microbiological and Sensory) in the cellar.
  
• Support in case of quality issues and NPI projects.
  

Lab Process Management

• Manage all the laboratory processes (in-line and off-line) and execute the agreed plans and strategy.
  
• Manage the main and mini labs on the processes
  
• Plan and facilitate service / Calibration of all laboratory equipment
  
• Budget and requisition of new, replacement of obsolete laboratory equipment
  
• Manage laboratory assets, equipment and consumables (chemicals & glassware) including library samples (product)
  
• Ensure execution of the requested analyses.
  

Equipment Management

• Monitor and conduct analysis of all instruments (in-line and off-line) and ensure they are managed in desired way (standard working condition).
  
• Manage purchasing activities for the laboratory.
  

Safety, Food Safety and Sustainability

• Manage the laboratory facilities to ensure they are clean and tidy working areas without unnecessary losses of consumables/chemicals, in line with the defined and implemented safety standards
  
• Ensure effective management of Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs) including Pest Control, Waste Management, Drainage systems, Equipment and Personal Hygiene, Calibrations services and Supply of utilities
  
• Ensure the follow-up of 5S and HACCP standards at the workplace.
  
• Develop and update the QA/QC policies, procedures, protocols and checklists in line with Food safety and QMS standards
  
• Develop and facilitate sensory training for approved panellists in liaison and support from Heineken HBI
  
• Participate in (cross-functional) technical root cause, problem solving sessions relevant to Food Safety and Quality Non-conformances
  

Compliance Management

• Manage and approve of finished products to comply with extrinsic and intrinsic specifications as per internal, regulatory and statutory requirements.
  
• Collaboration with the internal stakeholder in Engineering, Production and Winery processes to achieve the conformance and improvements in GMP and hygiene standards impacting on food safety performance.
  
• Liaison with external stakeholders like KEBs on quality compliance, co-ordination and acquisition of the standardisation mark, product/regulatory standards, coordination and reporting on proficiency testing reports
  

TPM and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and support the TPM way of working.
  
• Support the implementation of the improvement activities.
  

Reporting

• Collect and process basic data and prepare reports within the scope of the laboratory activities.
  
• Provide timely reports on to the QSHE Manager for decision making related to process controls
  
• Collate and maintain all quality and food safety records and documents
  

People Management

• Supervise and provide feedback on the individual performance, assess training needs and overall QATs staff motivation
  
• Provide support to laboratory QATs and Microbiologists
  
• Create an environment where staff can realise their full potential and contribute to the attainment of departmental and organizational goals
  
• Create a sense of common purpose within QSHE to facilitate delivery of quality products