Job Summary
• The timely sampling, testing and reporting of results for analytical, microbiological and packaging tests to meet site operational requirements and maintain OEE performance.
• A role which reports directly to the Process Quality Manager part of the Quality and Technical team.
• The Analyst is responsible for maximising the performance of the Laboratory Facility in relation to Safety, Quality and Delivery of test results.
• The Analyst will be skilled and knowledgeable enough to use all analytical, and packaging test equipment enabling a truly flexible team.
Job Responsibilities
Safety
Driving the health and safety culture to create a healthy and risk free working environment.
• Know and Comply with all work place health & safety regulations
• Ensure timely raising, escalating and closure of all ZAP related corrective & Preventative actions
• Conduct themselves safely at all times following standard operating procedures and wearing the relevant PPE as required for the task.
• Perform a daily safety audit of their area of responsibility (asset) and contribute to the line safety Gemba
Quality
Contributing to the achievement of World Class Manufacturing quality through quality system compliance and adherence.
• Know and Comply with all work place quality regulations
• Escalate any issues that might compromise Product Safety and Product Quality
• Carry out on line quality checks to the required standards on finished products, components and syrups.
• Operate to ISO 22001 standards through procedural and documentation compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining the department working environment to defined GMP standards at all times
• Comply with defined 6S standards.
Delivery
The efficient sampling, testing and reporting of test results to LRS Coleford whilst ensuring GMP / GLP standards
• To maintain all line side analytical equipment ensuring that it is available for manufacturing operations across site
• Maintain the site calibration system ensuring that all line side equipment is calibrated
• Undertake all testing and reporting activities for Coleford services including effluent, water, CO2, Blackcurrants, etc
• Routine testing and approval of raw materials
• Routine testing and approval of packaging materials
• Trending and analysis of cleaning chemical solutions
• Analyse site water and effluent highlighting any irregularities so that corrective action can be taken
• Maintain records of testing, calibrations, out of specifications and investigations for the purposes of audit
• Undertake analysis to support sites activities such as NPI / Diamond / Operational improvements / investigations / FIPs providing results as required.
• Maintain analytical SOPs
• Support analytical weekly stock take and ordering
• Safe working practices and systems in all laboratory areas
• Analysis of Customer Complaints, reporting and investigation liaison with Manufacturing
• In the event of issues in Blends manufacture provide analytical support to maintain production schedule
• The timely delivery of data for the utility services to the site and highlight any issues to allow area owners to take appropriate corrective action
• Ensuring that Manufacturing has maintained and calibrated equipment in order to support testing activities allowing for the release of product
Your Team
The Laboratory Analyst reports to the Process Quality Manager and interacts as necessary with key stakeholders:
• Quality, Technical & Blends
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Planning
• Logistics
• EHS
• R&D
• Suppliers
• External auditors as required
• Security
• Contract blackcurrant processors
• IT
• SBFE Packaging Quality Assurance (PQA) team based in Spain
• LRS Customer Complaints team
Skills and Experience
• Science related background in biological sciences, chemistry, food science microbiology .
• Or practical experience in a manufacturing environment working with food or beverage products
Strong Analytical skills, methodology, scientific technique, understanding of laboratory test equipment and its basic maintenance
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice
• EHS knowledge for the handling of chemicals, analysis and disposal of reagents
• Knowledge of calibrations practices / processes
• Strong scientific mind and ability to undertake routine testing whilst devising new protocols to meet the needs of work activity that will be varied and bespoke (eg line validation)
• Strong detail focus and ability to accurately repeat tests
• Ability to interpret production schedules and implement these into daily tasks to manufacture and release syrup to packaging
• Ability to understand Coleford operational demands and interpret these into daily action plans / activities that need to be completed to allow Coleford to meet production demands
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of credibility, integrity and resilience
• Ability to communicate, network, engage and influence people across the Coleford site
• Personal drive and effectiveness: positive, ‘can do’ mentality, keen to find ways around obstacles and willing to explore all of the available resources in order to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities successfully
• Ability to challenge norms and traditional ways of working
• Knowledge in RCA techniques (5Ys and 4Ms)
• Actively pursue involvement oin CI project and initiatives
• Strong awareness and commitment to customer service
Education