Senior Manager - Lab Quality Assurance

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ensure entire Lab QA operations 
 Working closely with Process, Packaging, Materials, In Process Labs, SQA to drive continual improvements in Micro & Analytical compliance 
 Active Participation in External Recognized Quality & Food Safety associations

Major Responsibilities:

To lead the Micro & Analytical Labs

•Establishing & reviewing Micro & Analytical procedures in co-ordination with Regional & Divisional team

• Compliance to Good Documentation Practices & Record keeping as per AN Policies & site SOPs

• Carry out gap analysis in Micro & Analytical Labs & drive continual improvements

• Drive Cost Optimization in lab, by revising the RM/PM testing, based on Risk & Past Failure Data

• Support in Lab Budget preparation, Approval & Compliances

• Identify Improvement opportunities based on the Statistical Process trends in Micro & Analytical Parameters

• Responsible to develop safe working culture in Micro & Analytical Labs

• Responsible to ensure Micro & Analytical Lab compliances during external & internal audits

• Develop ISO 17025 manual, relevant training to the team and Implementation of requirements for accreditation

• Technical Support for CAPA improvement in RM /PM analytical challenges.

• Review periodically for updating FSSAI , BIS, EIA and other international updates.

• Drive High Performance Lab activities in Micro & Analytical Labs

• Drive Analytical Capability of both the labs based on New Product Implementation plan

• Impart training to associates on Quality Food Safety and System related subjects.

• Feedback to concerned departments and suppliers as per the requirement.

• Collaborate with HR while selecting analytical team members  

Education : M. Sc., / M Tech / Food Technology / Analytical Chemistry / Microbiology / Science

• Experience : 10 to 15 years of relevant experience

• Documentation, Basic, Computer Knowledge, Auditing Skills, Analytical Experience Food Safety Requirements related ISO 17025, FSSC / ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008,

• Statistical Process Controls

• Driving Continual Improvements & Decision Making Abilities

Background -

14-15 years of experience in a reputed food / pharma processing industry      

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

India > Jhagadia : Production

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 15 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)