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The Key Purpose of this role is to carry out specialized analysis in support of production teams, problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives and training.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Specialist Analysis:
- Carry out specialised micro analysis according to standard and the minimum micro sampling plan.
- Ensure traceability of results and record on appropriate information systems
- Communicate results clearly and timeously to production teams and stakeholders
- Conduct ad hoc analysis to assist with problem solving
- Provide production with good quality, yeast for propagation free of contaminants
- Management and execution of basic maintenance and calibration schedules on test equipment
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Quality Auditing:
- Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results
- Review quality analysis procedures for updates when required
- Where required, initiate corrective actions to close gaps generated by audits
Problem Solving:
- Support production teams in problem solving by providing specialist knowledge on micro sampling and techniques
- Lead, facilitate or take part in problem solving sessions as a functional expert when required
Training:
- Assist in training, coaching and mentoring of plant personnel on good hygiene practices
- Take part in the development of training material
- Complete the competency guide for the micro lab technician role
Continuous Improvement:
- Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities
- Where required, take part in team evaluations of continuous improvement opportunities
- Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required
- Drive the Quality VPO through adhering to the minimum micro sampling plan and standards
- Support the production teams with problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives
- Traceability of samples and accuracy results when reporting to production teams
- Effectively communicating with all levels of the business and follow up when necessary
- Working timeously and managing individual workloads effectively to ensure sample frequencies are met
Key Attributes & Competencies:
- Analytical ability
- Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately (written & verbal) with all levels of the organization
- Work well within a team environment
- Positive attitude
- Mental alertness and display good judgement.
- Problem Solving Skills
- Attention to detail and working with precision and accuracy
- Strong ethic and discipline towards standard compliance
- Demonstrate sound interpersonal skills, including customers and supplier interaction
- Willing to take initiative and a strong bias for action
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Minimum Requirements:
- Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry Diploma/degree
- Biotechnology Diploma/degree
- Food Technology Diploma/degree
- 2 Years experience in the Food Industry and in a micro laboratory environment is ideal
- Packaging and/or Brewing experience is preferable
- Knowledge of SAP PDM, Microsoft Office packages and LIMS will be an advantage
- May be called on to work overtime as required
- Demonstrate Good Lab Practices and adherence to housekeeping (5S), health and safety standards
- Live by the ABInBev principles to drive and ensure compliance to the Quality VPO pillar
- Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively
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