Laboratory Operations Manager - Food Safety & QA

Express Employment Professionals; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Laboratory Manager in Mokopane, Limpopo. This role involves managing daily lab operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading a team. The ideal candidate must have a degree in chemistry or food technology, along with 5 years of management experience in a similar environment. Effective communication skills and a strong understanding of laboratory practices are essential. This role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management role in a similar factory environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of FSSC 22000 and/or food safety management systems.
• 5 years’ experience in the food industry and internal audit.

Responsibilities

• Achieve budgeted financial performance of the laboratory.
• Day to day production management to ensure targets are achieved.
• Oversee laboratory safety and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Crisis management

Leadership

Knowledge of micro-organisms

Effective communication

Ability to manage a team

Education

Degree / Diploma in chemistry or Food Technology

Matric or Equivalent

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Laboratory Manager in Mokopane, Limpopo. This role involves managing daily lab operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading a team. The ideal candidate must have a degree in chemistry or food technology, along with 5 years of management experience in a similar environment. Effective communication skills and a strong understanding of laboratory practices are essential. This role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for growth.