Description
BASIC PURPOSE
How you will contribute:
1 Technical/Functional- Develop and evaluate new or revised procedures using methodology and in-depth understanding of testing procedures.
- Evaluate Plant needs for in-process and finished product testing, implement and perform testing.
- Coordinate contract laboratory testing as needed, interpret and communicate results.
- Evaluate testing, calibration and other lab methods for validity and provide input for improvement
- Provide general lab support by maintaining effective inventory control of lab equipment and consumable supplies and follow up on maintenance work orders.
- Investigate and make recommendations with respect to plant and complaint investigations through the use of records, experimentation and technical knowledge;
- Provide training support for entry level technicians as necessary;
- Implement the use of statistical techniques to maintain QC laboratory ISO 9000 compliance and ME projects.
- Plant Quality Improvements - represent quality on plant quality improvement teams. Work with engineers, operators and other team members to complete projects.
- Prepare monthly and annual reports to support process engineering, production and ISO 9000 data and trend analysis requirements for products and test methods.
2 Quality, Food Safety, Safety- Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with, Quality&Food safety, EHS policies and practices.
- Participate in site safety programs, behavioral based safety activities, audits and emergency response activities as required.
- Participate in site quality programs, behavioral based quality&food safety activities, audits and risk base on quality&food safety activities as required.
- Comply with external and internal requirements and regulations (OSHA, cGMP&HACCP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, EXCiPACT etc).
- HACCP -Haccp Team member, support lab test result.
- Monitor Product/Material quality test result base on Food safety program.
- 3 Product / Material Quality Assurance- Review quality test result prior release material and product.
- Supervise microbiologist on lab practice and lab management.
- 4 Administration/Financial- Ensure cost conscientious is a major consideration in utilization of laboratory materials and equipment;
- Ensure correct purchasing procedures are followed when purchasing goods or materials on behalf of the company;
- Support Manager in the budget process by providing information as required.
Job Requirements:
What you will need to be successful:
- 1 Education / Experience- Minimum Associate’s Degree with Bachelors of Science Degree preferred in chemical technology, Food science, or related fields of study or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- 7 years experience in supervisor level of an analytical, microbiology lab, quality control in Food Manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
- Experience with basic laboratory equipment and analytical testing procedures;
- Experience with microbiology protocols and biohazards.
- Experience with Quality System management ISO 9001, cGMP & HACCP, FSSC 22000, pharmaceutical quality management and EXCiPACT is preferred.
- 2 Knowledge/Skills/Competencies- Knowledge of QC techniques and experience with ISO9001, cGMP & HACCP, ISO 22000 and USP quality requirements relative to pharmaceutical excipients and food additives;
- Excellent computer skills and software knowledge, including proficiency in programs such SAP, Microsoft Office, LIMS systems.
- Highly organized and self-motivated;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality requirements and meeting deadlines;
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to function both as a leader and a team player.
- Strong oral and written English communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate at various levels of the organization, with demonstrated attitude of respect towards others;
IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.