Key Responsibilities:

The successful incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key performance areas:

• Conducting accurate and timely analyses
• Driving business efficiency through workstation optimization and effective resource utilization
• Ensuring superior product quality by analyzing, tracking, and trending reference controls
• Maintaining the Quality Management System and ensuring adherence to Good Laboratory Practices
• Ensuring reliability through the execution of governance standards, including method development, verification, and validation routines
• Implementing and overseeing asset care programs for laboratory equipment and instruments
• Performing all relevant administrative and process-related duties
• Initiating and supporting root cause problem-solving efforts
• Cultivating a strong quality culture within the area of responsibility
• Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and colleagues
• Enhancing customer satisfaction by achieving or exceeding targeted service levels
• Supporting business growth through cross-functional improvement initiatives and new development projects
• Driving internal process improvements and facilitating their implementation
• Actively participating in Best Practices TPM initiatives

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• A recognized and relevant Degree or National Diploma in Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field, or in the final stages of completing the qualification
• Relevant experience in an analytical laboratory (experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be advantageous)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, with knowledge of LIMS being advantageous
• Familiarity with Health and Safety standards, HACCP, BRC, ISO 9001, 14001, 1841, IFS, ISO 17025, etc.
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• In-depth understanding of quality assurance with a focus on an execution-driven culture
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Innovative thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Flexibility to work shifts and/or extended hours when required
• Reliable transport to and from work
• Capability to handle the physical demands of the role