Senior Production Coordinator - Processing department (Kyalami) at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Be the GMP and CIP champion for the site, also making sure that internal and external audit requirement for FSSC 22000, HO Raw milk audit, Agri and SHER audit requirements/ standards are met. Monthly reporting on parameters not met per verification exercise conducted and cost savings opportunities- water/chemical %/time. Review of Quality Documents and Lead investigations of non-conformances where required. Ability to maintain accurate primary documentation to support MMS/BPCS & GMP Mass Balance

Required Skills    

• Dairy Manufacturing qualification preferred
• A Tertiary Qualification: BSc /National Diploma / Equivalent in Biotechnology, Food Science
• Minimum 3 yrs. in a manufacturing preferably processing environment in FMCG
• Computer Literacy
• Good communication skills
• Team player

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Fat & Protein losses to be in line with budget in the variance consumption of materials report – protein solver to be used accurately for all batches.
• Ability to maintain accurate primary documentation to support MMS/BPCS & GMP Mass Balance
• Work in close collaboration with Analytical Lab to produce accurate Fat & Protein results for input into GMP Mass balance: knowledge of FT1 & Food Scan instruments required.
• Control bulk base and ingredient losses to be within the scrap factor
• Adhere and maintain FSSC 22000 Food Safety system. Ensure precise adherence to the Control Plan.
• Control all relevant CIP’s, validations and verification, including documentation & records.
• Responsible for internal and external audits: FSSC 22000, HO Raw Milk Audit, Agri, and NOSA audits.
• Operational input of data on GMP system and to produce the GMP report daily. To be followed up on the floor.
• Follow up the COD analysis every day and prepare the actions for each high COD value.
• Setup Annual CIP Validation/ Verification/Audit schedule
• Track weekly CIP Validation/ Verifications
• Report on CIP Validation/ Verification results in Food Safety and Quality meetings
• Monthly reporting on:
  • Parameters not met per verification exercise conducted
  • Cost savings opportunities- water/chemical %/time
• Review of Quality Documents and Lead investigations of non-conformances where required
• Ensure Update and adherence to control plan
• Control and identify opportunities for Tanks standing times and all Quality requirement regarding tankers
• NQL champion for the site, identifying opportunities for reduction and leading reduction activities.
• Participate in safety improvement activities in the department