Micro Analyst

Job Title: Microbiology Analyst

Level: L7

Report to: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Seychelles Breweries Ltd

Context/Scope:

Seychelles Breweries has been operating in Seychelles since 1972 and is part of Diageo International.

SBL is proud of its heritage, growth of its brands and people.

It enjoys a market leader position as a premium drinks company but is facing an increasingly tough and challenging business environment.

SBL's operational activities include Manufacturing (Brewing & Packaging) of Beers, RTDs and Soft drinks, Marketing, Sales and Distribution (both SBL products and Diageo Spirits).

The Operations department's role is critical to ensure consistent supply of our products at the right time, volume, quality, and cost whilst keeping everybody on site safe.

We strive to achieve exemplary customer service, maximize the value of our assets, protect the reputation of our business and brands, enable innovation and ensure our people grow and develop.

Purpose of the role:

• Ensure microbiological analyses are carried out in accordance with Diageo and Coca cola procedures and specifications, for the attainment of high-quality products.
• Carry out sampling across site as per the sampling plans.
• Daily verification and calibration of Microbiology equipment to provide accurate, reliable and reproducible results at all times.
• Prepare culture media and supplements required for microbiological analysis.
• Apply manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques (DMAIC project, RCPS, 5S) to improve performances)
• Sustain 5S, maintain safety and hygiene in the Microbiology laboratory.
• Ensure that all health, safety and environment, quality, cost and reliability standards are met and driving conformance to regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. ISO/HACCP etc.) on shift
• Be an effective team member and team player.
• Provide comprehensive technical microbiological support to the quality, brewing and packaging teams.

Key Accountabilities:

• Carrying out aseptic sampling across the site for microbiological analysis
• Preparing and carrying out Quality Control checks on Culture media and supplements.
• Carrying out microbiological analyses as per Diageo and Coca Cola procedures, and as per the established sampling plans.
• Carrying out plate readings.
• Verifying microbiology laboratory equipment
• Attending Level 1 and Level 2 meetings in Packaging and Brewing
• Working with the appropriate parts of the supply function (as required) to assist them in delivering products of the highest quality in terms of content and presentation.
• Conducting Audit as may require and implement corrective action generated from Audits.
• Participating in 5-Why root cause problem solving and identifies root causes for performance improvements.
• Ensuring adherence to Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards and compliance to maintenance regulatory standards at all times.

Qualifications:

Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory Science or A Polytechnic graduate in Academic field with min A ‘Level in Biology & Chemistry or an experienced Microbiology analyst

Experience Essential:

• Minimum 1-year practical Microbiological laboratory experience in an ISO 9001 environment, ideally in a Food industry

• Good knowledge of Microbiology Laboratory practices
• Knowledge of process control and operational excellence techniques

Desirable:

• Working with a sense of priority and purpose
• Ability to work with high degree of honesty, reliability and integrity.
• Demonstrate flexibility in terms of attitude and work practices.
• Good Understanding and implementation of the 5S system
• Passionately committed to the development of both self and others
• Adapt effectively to changing needs.
• Creates an environment for great teamwork.
• Enthusiastic/ Passionate about raising standards in the workplace.

Excellence in Supply Chain:

• Attend all Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings, contribute to the agenda and complete actions as required.
• Understands and uses MMS principles tools and techniques.
• Proactively leverages the learning curriculums and materials on Diageo Academy and other sources to continuously grow and develop in role