Microbiologist - Isipingo at Diageo

Role Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and support on corrective/preventative action measures. 
• Support achievement of Quality KPI’s (QI, PPM Defects, Cost of Quality, Quality Incident & Isolations) 
• To actively be involved in MMS and CI initiatives. 
• Comply to the expenditure within the Quality budget. 
• Raising and Closing CIRC Cards  
• Ensure that the site is complying to GMP inspections.  
• Capturing, Maintaining & Control of Records and Documentation as per the Quality Management System. 
• Comply with and improve the Quality Management System and Food Safety initiatives within the area of responsibility. (SOPs, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001).  
• Alert Quality Manager & Team Leader of potential quality risks and out-of-line situations. 
• Communication of Quality/Food Safety performance & conformance status in operational meetings. 
• Participate in third party and external compliance audits.  
• An integral part of the Quality Team and a support service provision to the production operation. 
• Conduct Training - Educate production staff on hygiene, aseptic techniques, and contamination control. 

Experience / skills required

• 2-3 years years' experience in a similar position
• BSc Degree in Microbiology