About the role
This role is within the Food and Beverage manufacturing and FMCG industry.
* Provide technical, analytical, and microbiological support within the core production team structure to ensure the highest standards of product quality on site.
* Water testing however brewhouse and other utilities included. Working between analytical, chemical and microbiological testing.
Key Responsibilities
* Utilise safe systems of working and risk assessment of plant and processes, proactively raising safety issues where appropriate.
* Maintain a clean, orderly, safe work environment using 5S Standards.
* Ensure Good Safe Laboratory Practices are adhered to.
* Support the site compliance to FSSC 22000, ISO 45001 and FEMAS certifications amongst others.
* Support the development and implementation of the Quality & Food Safety Strategy on site
* Undertake routine daily physical-chemical analysis of in-process beer and water samples. Some techniques will include the use of HPLC and GC analysis/equipment.
* Perform and carry out a variety of routine microbiological analytical techniques including but not limited to in-process analysis, yeast propagation methods, growth promotion testing.
* Use microbiological techniques such as aseptic sampling, plating, identification techniques including staining, microscopy and LIMS operation.
* Carry out routine tasting analyses for product release.
* Collect, analyse and enter samples onto systems in a timely manner.
* Day to day upkeep and calibration of test instruments in the laboratory.
* Receive and deliver training on relevant analytical methods to support wider Lab QA team.
* Develop and update quality SOPs
* Complete laboratory stock control.
* Respond to lab equipment breakdowns and issues; use of problem solving techniques and escalation to management where required.
* Initial interpretation of results and proactive engagement with the rest of production team to highlight any quality issues.
Qualifications:
* Relevant science degree or equivalent.
* Experience working in laboratory setting.
Preferred experience:
* Bachelor/Masters of Science (analytical or microbiology preferred).
* 2 years experience working in laboratory environment (regulatory sector preferred).
* Core competency in one or more of the following: chromatography (GC/HPLC), chemical Analysis, microbiological analysis and brewing quality control.
* Experience in production/manufacturing environment, preferably food, beverage or pharmaceuticals.
* Clear understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
* Experience using LIMS system, e.g. Harford
Leadership & Success
* Strong attention to detail to ensure effective and accurate quality analysis.
* Confident working independently and as part of a team.
* Strong organisation skills with a timely and systematic approach.
* Proactive in seeking opportunities to improve work environment, practices and KPIs.
* Demonstrates flexible attitudes to new ways of working and site goals.
* Applies Manufacturing Excellence tools to drive lab and site performance through continuous improvement.
* Demonstrates initiative and self-direction while working as part of a fully autonomous team.
Leadership Capabilities:
* Win through Execution
* Lead bold execution in a fast-moving world.
* Inspire through Purpose
* Amplify our purpose internally and externally.
* Shape the Future
* Create focus and ownership for shaping Diageo's future ambition.
* Invest in Talent
* Harness the full extent of Diageo's talent and diversity.
As a temporary contractor, you'll be employed by our Managed Service Provider, Magnit Global, who manage most of our temporary contract hiring, you will not be employed by Diageo