Quality Controller at The Heineken Company

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

Maintain comprehensive quality control / assurance programme for the intrinsic laboratory

• Manage the routine Laboratory functions
• Adhere to Best Laboratory Practice
• Ensure that all analyses are performed according to correct methods and equipment is maintained properly
• Purchasing of glassware, reagents and chemicals
• Ensure availability of all procedures, specifications and methods
• Plan all work through the Laboratory to ensure approvals are coordinated with production outputs.
• Ensure timeous reporting on non-conforming issues
• Approve and reject materials
• Compare analyses test results with relevant specifications
• Approve or reject intrinsic materials utilizing procedures as prescribed by the Quality Management system
• Drive the corrective action system through the proper use of the CPAR system.
• Assist with problem solving.
• Liaise internally and externally with suppliers of reagents and equipment.
• Manage Effluent Lab and reporting.
• Manage the Quality FTR of Site.
• Effective management of all Quality Systems and Food Safety
• Effective management and completion of internal controls and related activities
• Active participation in internal and external Audits
• Ensuring LIMS utilization throughout the site
• Active participation in relevant TPM activities
• Training of personnel on Quality control measures
• Management of test equipment to ensure on-time calibration and maintenance
• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data
• Development of equipment Capex requirements

The successful candidate must have the following attributes, qualifications, experience and skills:

• Relevant tertiary qualification – Nat. Diploma/Degree in Food Technology; Microbiology or equivalent
• 2-3 years relevant experience in a Food and Beverage laboratory environment
• Sound knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 17025
• Computer literate with MS Excel, MS Office, Power Point, SAP, LIMS and Livelink
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
• Strong planning and organising skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure