Quality Labs Supervisor

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JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are an experienced Microbiologist and Hygienist, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Ensure that all incoming raw materials and all outgoing packed products meet Unilever standards. Monitor and identify substandard situations / processes in terms of manufacturing hygiene compliance on site. Act as a reference for microbiological and hygienic standards and behavior on site.

Key Responsibilities:
- Product Safety
· Is responsible for the identification and monitoring of microbiological standards.
· Develops and reviews the incoming raw material and outgoing product test regime and monitors the program, recommending corrective action where required.
· Tests and releases raw materials to the factory, WIP and finished products based on the successful test results.
· Conducts analysis of development samples, packed products and consumer complaint sample and recommends changes to processes.
· Validates and verifies effectiveness of cleaning processes and procedures and recommends corrective action where required
· Identifies behaviors that will impact microbiologically on raw materials, product or WIP, equipment etc and recommends relevant actions
· Coordinate training and awareness of site teams of microbiology, its implications and controls.
- Hygiene
· Ensures that the manufacturing process is hygienic and microbiologically safe for the production, by monitoring the implementation of appropriate and sustainable hygiene program is in place.
· Conducts Hygiene and Food Safety audits and together with the Quality manager and Production team identify suitable corrective action plans.
· Ensures that immediate corrective action is implemented in the case of non-conformance and possible risk to product safety.
· Conducts hygiene audits of the factory environment, site canteens and ablutions, people and 3rd Party, makes recommendations with respect to changes that need to be made to management or the maintenance department.
- Stock Returns
· Conduct relevant micro tests trade returns, raw materials, in-process and packed product that may be substandard or over age.
· Makes stock return judgement based on the micro safety of the products and recommends the necessary action in line with site and Company policy.
· Co-ordinates the paperwork and supervises the physical action to ensure the follow through of recommendation
- Other
· Lead lab analysts and microbiologists in MPC Factory
· Co-ordinates and monitors site pest control program (internal and external)
· Overall responsibility for running of the Chemical and Micro laboratory.
· Provides representation for Microbiology on the HACCP team.
· Co-ordinates all investigations into Micro incidents.
· Generates reports as and when required to provide consumer safety information to the business/ site

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

· Diploma in Chemical Institute - Bachelor of Agriculture - Bachelor of Science
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
· Understanding of HACCP requirements

Skills

• Strong Communications skills
• Problem solving skills
• Managing Conflict
• Managing & Leading Change
• Knowledge of product packaging and manufacturing processes.
• Expert background in chemicals.
• Knowledge of quality systems.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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