Supervisor Lab

Neptune; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to coordinate daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role involves managing personnel, conducting audits, and maintaining equipment, contributing to food safety initiatives and quality assurance processes. Candidates should have a strong background in ISO standards and team management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in laboratory supervision and quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of ISO / IEC standards and food safety protocols.
• Ability to conduct effective training and audits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory personnel and ensure compliance with testing standards.
• Coordinate internal audits and approve test results and certificates.
• Drive CAPA related to testing errors and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Analytical Accuracy

ISO Compliance

Team Management

Safety Protocols

Education

Degree in Science or related field

Job description

To supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the laboratory within the mill, ensuring compliance with ISO / IEC , food safety, and quality standards.

This includes managing personnel, ensuring analytical accuracy, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

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

Ensure all testing is conducted in line with ISO / IEC , 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 , through training, validation / verification of control measures, and maintenance of prerequisite programs requirements across the mill

Audits / Verification :

Audits are conducted as required on the Lab Management System

Audit Non-conformances are identified, Registered and actioned

Review effectiveness of Corrective actions implemented