Job Grade: Permanent
Department: Technical
Job Purpose: Provides effective Laboratory services to enforce Quality Assurance, New Product Development and Technical development through established procedures, control systems and set standards in the company.
Responsible to: Factory Manager
Responsible for: Laboratory Technicians, TMH section head, in process inspector.
Job Location Head-Office –Nairobi.
Scope of the Job
a) Annual Budget
b) Staff
Significant Relationships
a) Internal
b) External
Raw , packaging material store, TMH Factory, Soap factory, Accounts Department, Logistic & Purchasing and Marketing Department.
Supply Chains of other OUs
Key Accountabilities:
➢ To coordinate the activities of the entire laboratory operations to ensure right testing method are used and operations are within the departmental budget
➢ To coordinate Good manufacturing Practice activities on site in line with agreed GMP standards (PZC GMP
Standard/PPLB GMP requirements).
➢ To ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and improve on the system.
➢ To collate and prepare data in order to assist factories RCA’s and problem solving sessions
➢ Managing team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development
➢ Ensure all products are of the right quality through analysis of raw materials, packaging, in process and finished goods.
➢ Ensuring quality products are delivered from third party and do scheduled Supplier Audit and report through addressing of material non-conformance cases with the respective suppliers.
➢ Ensuring Customer / Market complains are analysed and feedback given after thorough Root Cause Analysis.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
Degree in Chemistry or any Chemistry related Field
Technical/Professional Experience:
Minimum 3-5 years in FMCG Company.
Key Attributes/ Competencies:
Courage - innovative and determined to make things happen
Accountability - takes responsibility for tasks and activities involved in, has high integrity
Networking - is a team player, willing to share information and support others
Drive - has energy and passion to exceed expectations
Oneness - member of the PZ family and treats others with respect regardless of status
Strong Leadership skills - able to inspire others to achieve the organization objectives
Commercial Acumen - has an understanding of business issues
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