SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN wanted urgently: APPLY NOW
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
The primary role of the senior laboratory technician is the carrying out of specialized analysis in support of the production
teams, and supporting problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives and training.
Competence Requirements
National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Btech/BSc Analytical Chem
Laboratory experience 2 years in food Industry/Pharmalogical Production environment.
Significant experience in chromatographic techniques
Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively.
Analytical ability.
Communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Mental alertness and judgment.
Problem solving skills.
Precision and accuracy.
Attention to detail.
Numeracy.
Output and Accountabilities
SPECIALIST ANALYSIS
Carry out specialised and highly specialised quality analyses for which the shift based teams are not responsible.
Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required.
Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously.
Where problems or improvement opportunities have been identified, communicate these to the relevant stakeholders.
Assist the shift based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required.
Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible and provide calibration assistance to the shift based teams where required.
QUALITY AUDITING
Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
Review quality analysis procedures of shift based teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader.
Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of shift based production teams and communicating results.
Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with COT guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required.
Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory.
PROBLEM-SOLVING
Support the shift based production teams in problem-solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques.
Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams on the problem-solving and correct use of problem-solving techniques.
Lead problem-solving sessions, and where required facilitate FFA’s ensuring completing of documentation and implementation of findings.
Where required, take part in FFA’s as a functional expert.
Where required, ensure that learnings identified in problem-solving sessions are incorporated into analytic and other labs procedures.
Take part in regional and divisional MDT’s where required.
TRAINING
Support the shift based production teams by assisting in training needs analysis.
Take part in the CAP process, specifically in the assessment of quality analyses competence.
Take part in the development of training material, specifically in quality analysis.
Where required, take part in the training of shift-based production teams on quality analyses.
Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
Determine additional analytical work required evaluating 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.
Additional Information
AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with AB InBev employment equity
plan and talent requirements.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
Grade: E
Closing Date: 04 September 2019
Location: Ibhayi Brewery
Country: South Africa
City: Port Elizabeth. Apply Now
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