Description
SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL JOB ASSIGNMENT
Ensure that the quality of the company products complies with quality, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
The Ideal candidate must have experience in a feed mill plant.
MAIN ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure all Laboratory activities/personnel align with Good Lab. Practices and hygiene standards
Monitor and ensure proper sampling of inflow (raw materials, premix, A.G.O etc.) is carried out according to sampling procedures and that analysis of such is done concerning compliance to quality standards and specifications.
Ensure that all analysis reports are updated online and on time for rejections/rebates/acceptance.
Coordinate with Stores Department in proper upkeep and storing norms of different raw materials.
Ensure that all batches of raw material issued to production for milling conform to acceptable quality parameters.
To monitor and carry out in-process checks/ production processes during operations.
Obey all company policies, rules, and regulations.
Ensure that finished goods produced conform to the defined specifications before dispatch.
Ensure audits on Good Manufacturing Practices on the shop floor are done every month.
Ensure that calibrations of equipment are done as at when due and reported
Ensure overall supervision of both personnel and laboratory equipment in the lab.
Ensure optimum hygiene on the shop floor/working areas to avoid cross-contamination of finished products.
Provide proper training for laboratory staff (permanent/contract) periodically and document the same.
Maintain proper documentation with regard to compliance.
Monitor and ensure samples are prepared and sent along with proper coding/ naming and other relevant documents, as and when required.
Implement/carry out any other task as assigned by your superior officers.
Maintain good industrial relations with workers by working as a team.
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Comply with the conditions for the health, welfare and safety
Get acquainted with the company’s Health, Safety and Environment policy
Ensure that working conditions and environment are in line with the company policies
Comply with the use of personal protective equipment as applicable in your work area
Prevent workplace first aid injuries (incident) accidents and fatalities by:
Reporting all near misses and unsafe acts in your department and the plant premises
Participating in periodic hazard identification and detailed risk assessment in your work area as applicable
Complying with the use of a permit to work in your work area for non-routine and hazardous tasks as applicable
Reporting all emergencies in your work area as applicable
Prevent environmental pollution by:
Complying with laid down procedure on solid and liquid waste management
Promoting waste segregation at the workplace and educating colleagues on waste management
Disposing of solid waste according to the marked waste bin provided in your work area
Ensure the workplace is kept clean and tidy always
Qualifications
Minimum Level of training: HND/B.SC CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, FOOD SC & TECH OR OTHER RELATED SCIENCE COURSES.
Technical competencies: Good numerical skills, attentive & observant
Behavioural compétences : Good work attitude, Discipliné
Managérial compétences : Effective Communicator, High initiative.