Job Description

AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.An opportunity has become available for a Laboratory Supervisor, based at the National Brands Limited, Coffee and Creamer Factory, reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting physical, chemical, and statistical analysis on incoming materials and ensure the effective operation of the laboratory.Direct Reports: 3Key Performance Areas:

• To implement and maintain the running of the laboratory as per the ISO 17025 standard.
• To carry out statistical analysis of captured data, providing value-adding opportunities for improvement in the Laboratory and factory environment.
• To carry out physical and chemical analysis as required on standard and non-standard raw and packaging materials.
• To perform all quality/ hygiene-related duties in accordance with the laid down Quality Assurance Management System.
• To ensure that the Laboratory equipment is fully functional and calibrated.
• To ensure that the highest quality products are produced through regular checks on packaging against pre-determined standards.
• To liaise with suppliers on the rejection and upliftment of any non-conforming materials.
• To supervise staff in the Laboratory.

• At least 5 years' experience gained in a supervisory capacity in the Quality/ Laboratory field
• Food services industry experience essential

• A completed tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Food Science or Biotechnology.

• SAP proficiency essential
• Statistical analysis ability essential
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 required
• AIB and FSSC 22000 v 5.1 knowledge is beneficial

• Interpreting Data
• Staying Composed
• Building Relationships
• Documenting Facts
• Thinking Analytically
• Making Decisions
• Minimising Risk
• Articulating Information

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