Quality Specialist-Measurement & Testing(
Job Number:
14000E9U)
Unposting Date
: Jun-27-2014, 9:59:00 PM
Schedule
: Full-time
Primary Location
: Kenya-Nairobi-Nairobi-Nairobi
Shift
: Day Job
Job
: Supply Chain
Travel
: No
Description
Job Purpose
Provides accurate and precise measurement and testing services for the Site to enable timely decision making, and ensure that measurement and testing equipment is in good working order.
Key Responsibilities
· Efficiently manage site analytical laboratory in a cost effective manner in accordance with Unilever and country regulations
· Ensure in-bound materials are tested and released in a timely and efficient manner
· Ensure quality of Inter-company exports by releasing sound product after rigorous quantitative and qualitative assessment per Brand Quality Objective.
· Ensure testing for R/PM, work in progress and Finished goods are performed per approved Unilever testing procedure (UMA and CRQS) and ensure release is done in a timely manner.
· Lead daily Quality finished product assessment meetings
· Ensure speedy feedback to factory of major out -of – spec quality parameters by issuing daily, weekly and monthly Quality summaries to ensure feedback to factories.
· Manage and ensure SAP QM discipline
· Ensure Laboratory Operations are carried out safely and with discipline.
· Build skills and improve flexibility and continuity among Technicians by maintaining a subordinate development program.
· Ensure Technicians participate in all projects and activities planned by QA department and site to ensure delivery of Unilever quality objectives
· Ensure equipment is calibrated and ready for use
· Prepare an equipment management plan
· Manage the Site Sample Reference Library and ensure that retention samples are collected, maintained and disposed of in a timely manner.
· Manage the analysis of complaint samples and providing the necessary feedback for decision making
· Ensure effective team spirit and cordiality among laboratory staff
Key Skills and Qualification
· University degree in Science field (if possible, analytical chemistry) & proven experience/ track record in Mfg / Quality/ Research & Development
· 3-4 years experience in Quality function in a Factory
· Proven & recognized achievements in one or more areas of Quality, Manufacturing, R&D and Change management.
· Willingness to learn
· Trouble shooting skills
· Working knowledge of SAP QM
· Knowledge of continuous improvement tools – WCM
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