Supervisor Lab

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is looking for a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, managing personnel, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have a degree in Food Science or Analytical Chemistry, along with several years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Food Technologist or related degree required.
• Min 3-5 years experience in FMCG Laboratory.
• 2 years supervisory experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily lab operations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and food safety standards.
• Conduct training and competency assessments.

Skills

Supervision

Analytical accuracy

ISO 17025 Implementation

Food safety

Education

Degree in Food Science or Analytical Chemistry

Matric

Job description

Job Description

Job Purpose

To supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the laboratory within the mill, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, 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 17025
• Ensure all testing is conducted in line with ISO/IEC 17025, 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 22000, 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
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Matric
• Qualified Food Technologist/ Degree in Food Science or Analytical Chemistry Degree
• ISO 17025 Implementation
  
  

Experience Requirements

• Min of 3 - 5 years’ experience in FMCG Laboratory
• 2 Years’ experience in a Supervisory role
• 2 Years’ experience in the milling industry
• Computer literacy
  
  

Key Outputs

Working Conditions

• Be prepared to work extended hours when required
• Factory environment - noisy
• Be prepared to cover shifts when required