Measurement & Testing Analyst

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Measuring and Testing Specialist/Analyst

Grade:CL

Reporting: Site Quality Manager

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Custodian of material specifications

• Working alongside Raw Material Inspector to establish whether to accept or reject incoming materials.

• Implement sampling plans & testing methods for raw materials.

• Manage material retention & reference samples

• Identify non-conforming materials; Make disposition decision

• Assist Raw Material Inspector with raising non-conformances, communication with suppliers & procurement.

• Drive non-conformance closure

• Manage validation, calibration and verification of measurement and testing equipment

• Ensure that only validated methods are used

• Drive GLP’s

• Participate in/ or develop proficiency testing schemes

• Ensure adherence to sampling, handling and testing schedules

• Interpret results (accept or reject)

• Provide professional opinion in case of non-conforming results, where required

• Raise non-conformance and communicate to processing / manufacturing/ site quality manager/lead

• Analyze test results of materials and trend data to identify CI opportunities

• Verify measurement and testing equipment data for trend to identify CI opportunities

• Drive quality continuous improvement programs

• Develop & conduct training

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualifications required by the position:

• Diploma in natural sciences (biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or microbiology)

• TQM / B. Tech. would be advantageous

• Sound working knowledge of the MS Office suite (Outlook; PowerPoint, Excel)

• Minimum experience required by the position:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a laboratory

• Strong communication skills at different levels

• Independent thinking and assumes process ownership

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Attributes) required by the position:

• Role model Tiger Values

• Ability to develop & spread trust at all levels by empowering others

• High energy & grit

• Strong analytical skills

• Attention to detail

• Drive & desire to meet & exceed expectations of management

• Owning it!

• Influencing others

• Thinking innovation

• Organization awareness

• Holding people accountable

al opinion in case of non-conforming results, where required

Raise non-conformance and communicate to processing / manufacturing/ site quality manager/lead

test results of materials and trend data to identify CI opportunities

Verify measurement and testing equipment data for trend to identify CI opportunities

Drive quality continuous improvement programs

Develop & conduct training

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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.