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Responsible for meeting Quality KPIs

Prevent quality non compliances

Promote quality awareness

Contribute to quality performance at the site

Promotion of a quality culture

Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards

Maintain and calibrate equipment

Maintain a safe and healthy environment

Prepare samples

Conduct analyses

Execute VPO activities in accordance with the VPO work practices

Execution of activities to ensure compliance to food safety and quality management systems

Sampling is carried out as per manualized methods

Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per manual

Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per manualized method

Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualized method

Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices

Accurate results generated at specified times

Results are recorded and reported as per standard manuals

Nonconformance identified

Out of control procedure adhered to

VPO compliance

Equipment is maintained and calibrated according to manualized methods

Equipment calibration frequencies are adhered to

Calibration records available and update

Adherence to PPE policy

Unsafe conditions and work practices are identified and actioned

Chemicals and reagents are handled as per manualized procedure

Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed of as per procedures

Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices

Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure

Housekeeping schedules are adhered to

Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses where required

Record the results of analyses conducted on appropriate information systems and communicate results accordingly

Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously

Assist the plant in the execution of quality analysis, where required

Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible

Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results

Review quality analysis procedures of production teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader

Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of production teams and communicating results

Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with Zone/Global guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required

Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory

Support the production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques

Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem-solving techniques as required

Support the training of the production teams

Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques

Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities

Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities

Take part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required

Communicate effectively in the workplace

Contribute to self and team development