Laboratory Supervisor

Key Responsibilities :

• Direct and supervise daily laboratory activities to ensure timely and accurate execution of analytical testing.
• Maintain laboratory readiness, including inventory management, equipment calibration and verification, reagent preparation, and adherence to safety protocols and quality protocols.
• Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all analytical methods and laboratory practices.
• Support Global Harmonization program and implementation
• Oversee and validate testing procedures for incoming raw materials, cocoa beans, cocoa powder, liquor, and butter, and etc.
• Ensure all analyses are performed in compliance with internal specifications, regulatory requirement, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Review and approve test results for final product release using SAP, ensuring all quality parameters are met.
• Provide technical support to Commercial teams for customer inquiries and product documentation.
• Collaborate with Production to address quality-related issues and support process optimization.
• Liaise with auditing agencies during inspections and certification processes, ensuring full compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external warehouses for sample collection. Collect representative food samples for laboratory analysis to ensure safety and quality, by following strict sampling procedures to prevent contamination and ensure sample integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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