Founded in 1820 with a rich history spanning more than 195 years, Premier is entering a new and exciting period in our journey. In July 2014 we moved into our new corporate offices in Waterfall City just north of Johannesburg.
The past two years have seen a series of changes whereby Premier expanded from the traditional milling and baking business into suga...
To supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the laboratory within the mill, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, food safety, and quality standards. This includes managing personnel, ensuring analytical accuracy, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Supervise laboratory personnel and trainees
Schedule daily work activities and ensure workload balance
Conduct training on methods & procedures, as well as competency assessments and ensure effective implementation of ISO 17025
Ensure all testing is conducted in line with ISO/IEC 17025, SANAS and internal SOPs
Coordinate internal audits, management reviews, and cross-functional audits Approve test results, certificates of analysis (COAs), and release of product
Maintain the laboratory's document control system (SOPs, WI, forms)
Monitor and trend lab performance through control charts, proficiency testing, and non-conformance logs
Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to testing errors or deviations
Ensure safe laboratory practices and compliance with mill safety protocols
Report results and non-conformances to relevant departments in a timely manner
Plan maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment always ensure accuracy of equipment and results
Represent the laboratory during customer or auditor visits
Manage timeous collation of results and compilation of reports which will ensure actions taken are effective
Act as Deputy to the Food Safety Team Leader, ensuring continuity and support of the Food Safety Management System
Assist the Manager with departmental functions such as assuming a second-in-charge role when required
Assist with ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, through training, validation/verification of control measures, and maintenance of prerequisite programs requirements across the mill
Qualification Requirements
Matric
Qualified Food Technologist/ Degree in Food Science or Analytical Chemistry Degree
ISO 17025 Implementation
Experience Requirements
Min of 3 – 5 years’ experience in FMCG Laboratory
2 Years’ experience in a Supervisory role
2 Years’ experience in the milling industry
Computer literacy
Key Outputs
Audits are conducted as required on the Lab Management System
Audit Non-conformances are identified, Registered and actioned
Review effectiveness of Corrective actions implemented
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