Lab Analyst - Gqeberha at The Heineken Company

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Perform quality index inspections and process control training in accordance with required procedures.
• Reporting and handling of non conformances.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in area of responsibility.
• Assist in maintaining the Quality and Food Safety Management system (e.g., FSSC).
• Perform administrative duties.
• Liaise between Quality control department and other internal customers e.g., Production and Materials departments.
• Testing and releasing of dry goods.
• Cross function in the laboratory when required.
• Assist in problem solving.
• Actively participate in all MBA activities.
• Ensure adherence to housekeeping principles.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• National Diploma in Food Technology or Microbiology or equivalent qualification.
• 1-2 years experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
• Strong laboratory skills and knowledge
• Display knowledge and insight where to obtain information and interpret information relevant to own work area.
• Ability to make independent decisions by applying product knowledge in own work area.
• Ability to implement controls to ensure the achievement of quality standards.
• Strong ability to do problem-solving, fault-finding and knowledge of various problem solving methods.
• Computer literacy, preferably MS Office and SAP will be considered advantageous.
• Good communication skills, especially in liaising between different departments.
• To reflect good leadership behaviour- towards coll