Plan, prioritize, assign and supervise staff responsible for performing chemical and physical tests/analysis of raw material and finished product to determine the efficiency of product performance within the laboratory.
Assist in analysis of incoming raw material and finish products, ensuring they conform to set specifications.
Record and capture results in QDocs. Activate WMS once approved
Raise non-conformances in the case of raw material or finish product failures.
Analysis of Expired stock for expiry extensions
Ensure all laboratory reagents/chemicals are registered and monitored for expiry. Procure necessary replacement stock as required.
Training of staff, and ensuring they are competent to perform tasks. To keep the competency records up to date.
Ensure all laboratory equipment is serviced, maintained and calibrated at the prescribed frequencies, and relevant records kept.
Ensure that all documented methods/work instructions/forms are reviewed and up to date at all times.
Ensure that effluent is treated and only discharged when conforming to municipality specifications, and send discharged volumes to the municipality on a monthly basis.
Ensure accurate records of work done are kept in the laboratory note books.
Keep records of monthly quality indicator monitoring, and report to the site Quality manager.
Keep records of all laboratory expenditure
Undertake and close off any QC Non-conformance investigations and actions.
Assist in customer complaint investigations.
Adhere to Company quality, safety, health and environmental standards, and apply these procedures in the laboratory
