Quality Control Analyst

Imforce Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a qualified candidate for a role focused on laboratory analysis in the FMCG sector. Responsibilities include testing raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate has a relevant diploma or degree, 1-2 years of experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Must be willing to work shifts and adhere to safety policies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience in FMCG/Manufacturing sector.
• Assertive, ability to manage and maintain customer requirements.
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, standby, and callouts.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine and ad-hoc testing of materials.
• Report non-conformance findings as required.
• Maintain lab and equipment in good condition.
• Ensure compliance to standards in the area of GMP, CCP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Conflict management

Report writing skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Food Tech/Biotech/Food & Nutrition/Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Requirements :

• Diploma or degree : Food Tech / Biotech / Food & Nutrition / Analytical Chemistry
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• FMCG / Manufacturing sector experience essential
• Assertive, ability to manage, maintain and deliver against customer requirements
• Analytical skills, communications skill, conflict management, report writing skills

Job Duties :

• Daily routine and ad-hoc analysis and testing of raw materials, oil components and finished products as per laid out work instruction, job requirements and / or supervisor's instructions.
• Report all non-conformance as required.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions as needed to support testing procedures and efficiency improvements and document action plans and solution implementation.
• Complete production line checks and inspections as per work instruction.
• Ensure samples are prepared for evaluation and routine testing.
• Perform shift tests for production.
• Record analysis and results of all testing in the relevant maintenance management system and / or Lab Management System.
• Keep relevant statistical records and lab preparations.
• Maintain lab and lab equipment in good condition (servicing, calibration, etc.).
• Check and ensure that product, equipment and stockpiles (on / off site) are compliant to standards.
• Communicate findings to management in the required format.
• Raise NCRs and document as per standards in the relevant corrective action systems.
• Support QA, food safety and quality audits.
• Conduct pre-start checks on production equipment condition (servicing, calibration, etc.) and document feedback.
• Conduct inspections on all sections to ensure compliance to standards in the area of GMP, CCP, and all housekeeping.
• Conduct support sampling and online QC as required (add documentation, checks, etc.)
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of raw and packaging ingredients received, in-process and finished product.
• Maintain identification of raw and packaging ingredients received, in-process and finished product.
• Maintain traceability of oil and food ingredients.
• Complete weekly microbiological swabbing as per schedule.
• Adhere to manufacturing practices standards.
• Attend to breakdowns as and when required.
• Take and retain lab samples and oil samples.
• Responsible for on-time and accurate analysis according to pre-defined testing standards and lead time as per work instruction and job cards and ensuring the integrity of results.
• Escalate any issues that may arise to the supervisor and / or Production Manager.
• Attend daily production meetings and elevate information as required.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, standby, callouts, and during shutdowns.
• Attend monthly, quarterly, and yearly stock counts.
• Adhere to food safety, health and safety policies.
• Uphold Africa SunOil Group Values and policies.
• Undertake any other work-related tasks or duties in line with this requirement or any other reasonable and lawful instruction given to you by management and / or any other person in authority.

Leadership Standards

• Provide exemplary character for food safety and culture.
• Communication skills on all levels.

Skills and Attributes

• Language skills. Ability to speak and understand English.
• Communication competencies with Management and co-workers.
• Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions and maintenance instructions and other procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and complete forms.
• Analytical skills. Ability to define problems, multitask and collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a time-driven environment.
• Reasoning ability. Ability to carry out basic comprehension and / or interpretation of complex information.
• Tolerance to stress. Work skills under pressure.

Key Performance Indicators

• Production delays
• Product rework
• Accuracy of work
• Customer service levels and reduction of customer complaints