Overview

The position will take care of the lab's Quality control, FG and RM approvals, lab documentations, proficiency, productivity, complainces on GLP, Continual improvements.
The Position is a key role in concentrate operations at site.
The position is vital in review and implement the Product Quality testings, approavls and executing the policies and guidelines issued from SC.

Responsibilities

Overall responsible for lab operations, including testings as per aligned TAT, approvals and documentation part.
To maintain 100 % compliance to all QPP, TM, SOP, IS and GLP requirements related to concentrate lab.
Ensure analysis of concentrate as per required and specified quality standards & Monitor quality KPI s like Caffeine, TA, and RFT.
To co-ordinate with production, stores & planning to ensure smooth functioning of activities in the plant.
Ensure and maintain lab hygiene, housekeeping, sanitation and GLP standards.
To ensure implementation of all Quality procedures and SOP s issued from the SC Quality Group.
Support on compliance to local regulations for Quality & Food Safety.
Ensure orientation on Product Quality and compliances for all new joiners at the site.
Ensure 100% RFT for new product through right documentations, label and testing.
Support and coordinate on New RM Vendor developments and qualification process.
Ensure the compliance of AOP, PTRs and Capex plans for Quality Department.
Provide quality & food safety consultative support to Plant Manufacuring & supply chain.
Lead the Monthly Quality system Meet with Plant senior leadership team.
Ensure all Food Safety and GMP trainings on the site including Food Safety Team.
Responsible for Change control
Lead the Quality reseveres Program
Lead the Non Conformance Programme & Lead site Trackwise
Backup of Food defence coordinator.
Liaison with external parties on matters relating to the QC
Ensure track wise trainings and its usages in Plant and keep updates on any Pending records into it.
Ensure proficiency compliance for all schemes and timely update the results.
Support SQA related issue resolutions through procurement.
Support New equipment commissioning and validations.
Ensure the compliance of local oil approvals SOPs/process.
Lead the Plant Chemical control Program.
Lead and sustain Lab Score Card and Performance monthly tracking.
Lead the simplification program in laboratory.
Ensure the compliance of Cleaning & sanitation program and its annually Validation.
Lead the HAZMAT Lead & ensure its Compliances.
Ensure Water treatment is operating as per SOP and support team on water project.
Ensure the Lab Safety Compliances & monthly Audit.
Lead the 3S in Quality lab.

Qualifications

Minimum PG in Biotech/Chemistry /Food Technology. Sound knowledge of lab and instruments operations is important. Minimum of 5 years in a food manufacturing plant, preferably MNC. Knowledge on various chemical, biological and physical testing and water treatment process.

Knowledge of Quality systems & Techniques, FSSC, Instrumentation, Budgets, GMP & Food Safety audits

Onsite FS & Qlty Ops Assoc Leader