Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure proper Laboratory analysis of raw materials, semi- processed and finished products compliance to relevant standards, company’s objectives, and customer’s food safety requirements.
THE JOB
- Manage the process of weighing of the raw materials and ensure accuracy.
- Check and ascertain that finished products meet the required statutory and organizational quality standard.
- Engage in Calibration of weighing balances.
- Carry out physicochemical analysis of raw & packaging materials, finished products as at when required.
- Sustain commitment to zero defect and enforce quality policy.
- Report and track product quality in a constant monitoring of the product line.
- Supervise product rework and highlight out-of-situation observations for follow-up.
- Monitor quality & stock of reagents in the Laboratory and Warehouse.
- Encourage Food Safety Implementation among all stakeholders.
- Support start up for new products or machinery.
- Provide inputs for the review of departmental Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Food safety management system (FSMS) documents.
- Ensure compliance with FSMS requirements in the assigned work process.
- Understand the company’s food safety policy, its objective, and the benefits of an improved food safety management system.
- Be aware of identified food safety risks, opportunities, and consequences inherent in the departmental/work processes concerning FSMS requirements and where applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
THE PERSON MUST
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have effective time management skills.
- Have great problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Have the ability to muti-task and be result oriented.
- Possess the ability to work in a team and independently.
QUALIFICATION
- 5 O’ level credits including Mathematics & English in not more than 2 sittings/ NABTEB.
- OND in Pure& Applied Science, Physical Sciences or any other related discipline is a plus.
EXPERIENCE
- 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Ability to operate all the necessary environmental laboratory equipment.