Quality Supervisor - Microbiology

KEY JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and drive all Quality and Food Safety Improvement initiatives and measures to achieve effective operations of all bottling equipment that could have negative impact on products quality and food safety.
• Monitor and control cleaning and sanitizing program for all processing equipment and bottling equipment and carry out microbiological analysis to check the effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitizing procedures for all equipment.
• Carry out microbiological analysis on intermediate and final products to ensure distribution of high-quality products to the marketplace to refresh the consumers.
• Carry out microbiological analysis on all ingredients, raw and packaging materials, process inspection to ensure production of high-quality products.
• Ensure good Housekeeping /Hygiene practices of infrastructure and work environment within the manufacturing and total plant operating area.
• Ensure implementation of Consumer complaints reduction programs.
• Provide leadership for and facilitate the formalization of plants manufacturing / operational processes.
• Ensure full implementation of HACCP and microbiological monitoring programs within the manufacturing function.
• Ensure full implementation of pest control of the plant.
• Provide effective oversight on all environmental activities of the plant.

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• HND/B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology or Applied Sciences
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the FMCG Sector and must be in the Carbonated Soft Drinks sector.
• Basic Cost management experience
• Strong experience in auditing and compliance.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Results orientation
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Organization and planning
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent IT skills