Support the full production process, from start to final product, through enforcing quality, safety and food regulations to ensure the satisfaction of our clients, while aligning with the Global Quality Assurance guidelines.
ACTION & FUNCTION
Leads the specific task of maintenance, and operation of gas chromatograph (Mass-Mass) through internal and external verifications through direct technical contact with suppliers.
Manage the calibration plan for the control instruments of the entire plant, coordinating said works and maintenance with external providers.
Coordinate with external laboratories regarding samples (fruit, oil, juice, pulp and peel) and the interpretation of results.
Ensure compliance with internal work standards through training staff in line control letters, compliance with CIP processes, BPM verification and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and follow up on the specific PIs and KPIs of the sector and those determined in the quality table.
Monitor accounts within the quality budget
Develop and propose of new analytical methodologies that can be extended to clients and the company.
Oversee and train of chromatography analysts
EXPECTED END RESULT
Operate the Mass-Mass Chromatograph optimally to ensure the continuity and control of the processes.
Ensure analysts correctly and effectively operate the Chromatograph through developing and training them continuously while complying with safe operating standards.
Operate the reliability of the results issued and indicators from the oil laboratories.
Ensure the reliability of the results issued and indicators that arise from the production laboratories and process measurements.
Ensure reliable results are issued to facilitate decision making.
Implement standardized and controlled processes to ensure the quality and safety of products.
Ensure the provision of adequate information for decision-making regarding quality outputs for oils and juices.
Contribute to the management of the quality budget by ensuring compliance with the budget for the remuneration for services account during the year i.e. calibration of plant equipment, services and supplies for the chromatography and oil laboratory.
Propose and develop new methodologies that ensure a competative edge and meet minimum market requirements to guarantee sustainable processes.
Ensure sustainable and trained operating structure
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES CROSS ALL POSITIONS
Contribute to the achievement of established objectives (production volume, efficiencies, savings, etc.).
Ensure the implementation, development and compliance of the defined methodology.
Proposals for improvements associated with the IN site
Ensure that activities within the plant are carried out under the Safety, Health and Hygiene, Environment and Quality standards.
Ensure compliance with both global and local policies and procedures, proposing improvements to current processes when deemed necessary.
Ensure that the operation achieves the desired results
Drive the culture of continuous improvement throughout the plant
Improvements in KPI, improvements in work environment (recognition, feeling of ownership).
Participation and proactivity with the needs of other sectors
Raise awareness and prevent accidents.
Ensure the physical and mental integrity of our employees.
Reduce the environmental impact caused by our operation.
Ensure compliance with the quality standards established by our customers.
Ensure standardization in our way of operating, and contribute to the culture of continuous improvement and increased efficiencies.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience in Quality Control Experience in Food preferable
Exposure HACCP and GMP - preferable
Experience with troubleshooting tools
Experience in GC- Mass Spectrometry or HPLC
Experience in Gas Chromatography troubleshooting and Maintenance
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
University education in chemistry or similar (as a chemical technician)
Technical Formation in Mass Spectrometry coupled to Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS)
Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.