Measurement & Testing Analyst at Tiger Brands

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Custodian of material specifications
• Working alongside Raw Material Inspector to establish whether to accept or reject incoming materials.
• Implement sampling plans & testing methods for raw materials.
• Manage material retention & reference samples
• Identify non-conforming materials; Make disposition decision
• Assist Raw Material Inspector with raising non-conformances, communication with suppliers & procurement.
• Drive non-conformance closure
• Manage validation, calibration and verification of measurement and testing equipment
• Ensure that only validated methods are used
• Drive GLP’s
• Participate in/ or develop proficiency testing schemes
• Ensure adherence to sampling, handling and testing schedules
• Interpret results (accept or reject)
• Provide professional opinion in case of non-conforming results, where required
• Raise non-conformance and communicate to processing / manufacturing/ site quality manager/lead
• Analyze test results of materials and trend data to identify CI opportunities
• Verify measurement and testing equipment data for trend to identify CI opportunities
• Drive quality continuous improvement programs
• Develop & conduct training

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications required by the position:

• Diploma in natural sciences (biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or microbiology)
• TQM / B. Tech. would be advantageous
• Sound working knowledge of the MS Office suite (Outlook; PowerPoint, Excel)

Minimum experience required by the position:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a laboratory
• Strong communication skills at different levels
• Independent thinking and assumes process ownership

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Attributes) required by the position:

• Role model Tiger Values
• Ability to develop & spread trust at all levels by empowering others
• High energy & grit
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Drive & desire to meet & exceed expectations of management
• Owning it!
• Influencing others
• Thinking innovation
• Organization awareness
• Holding people accountable