Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You provide hands-on assistance to support the operation and goals of the laboratory by planning and conducting experiments and applying your understanding to analyze results. With guidance, you plan and implement assigned projects.

How you will contribute

You will perform a range of analyses, prepare and maintain standard equipment and chemicals required for running of an analytical laboratory, support laboratory activities while ensuring compliance to the appropriate internal and external standards, and capture and report data with technical rigor and accuracy. To succeed in this role, you will maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment and be proficient in generic and specific software packages.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

Working on teams and independently with the guidance of more senior team membersProactively identifying problems and assisting in creating and implementing solutionsMaintaining equipment to ensure they are always operableApplying your technical understanding of equipment to support laboratory operationsRecording and reporting data and activity outcome accuratelyWorking in laboratoriesRelevant industry and/or academic experience

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

In Mondelez ‘delicious is our difference’. We begin with our consumers; we make delicious foods you can feel good about & we believe we can make a delicious difference everywhere.   As Quality Control Specialist - Microbiology, you will be responsible for testing of ingredients, work in progress and finished products, and the reporting of results to the relevant stakeholders.        

Sample raw material and Finished products for microbiological analysis, maintaining accurate records using the SAP/KPA system.Performs the Environmental Monitoring of the production plant and personnel, ensuring health safety and compliance with ISO 9001:22000 standards and local legislative requirements.In co-ordination with site Sanitation Specialist, supports and carry out the cleaning validation of the production plant as per the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and cleaning methods implemented.Manages the inventory of reagents/microbiological media in laboratory, calibration of the equipment, application of accident prevention regulations and all other day-to-day routine operations of the laboratory.Review and acquiring necessary approvals for control plans for the materials testing in the plant, PEMs, non-PEM programs at the plant, water and air at the plant.Correct use of validated laboratory methods to determine, update and interpret their results according to Mondelēz International requirements and requirements of legislation.Participate in proficiency testing schemeTimely processing and transmission of information that could affect health, microbiological cleanliness and food safety, or threaten the intended disposal of final products.Coordinates the supplier claims for Raw and Packaging Material Providing regular update about the status of supplier claims with necessary escalation of the problematic claims to Plant Leadership Team, Supplier Quality, Procurement.Coordinate sensory program following Mondelez requirements.Data analysis and results reporting;Troubleshooting based on micro results - interaction with plant personnel;Provide cover and assistance for other laboratory staff as required;Performs any other duties as assigned by the Senior Lab Technician and Quality Manager.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Proven microbiology working experience;Good knowledge of aseptic techniques;Good understanding of Laboratory Health & Safety, including handling of microbial cultures;Computer literacy, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team or alone and flexibility with respect to the working hours would be advantageous.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or Food Technology.

Job specific requirements:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate proven competence in the skills required in the performance of duties (as listed above) & must have a proven track record in delivery of duties to standards required in the laboratory. Also essential is your proven competence and transfer of this theoretical learning to a workplace environment (preferably similar to that of Mondelez International).  As such it is envisaged that the ideal candidate will have a proven, successful work record in a similar position and environment (i.e. FMCG/Food Industry).Applicant must display above average planning, organizing and administration skills.Applicant must demonstrate good interpersonal skills – required in dealing with both employees and managers at all levels. Applicant must be an effective team player and will form part of a team on whom the factory is reliant for this service.  As such all applicants must have a proven track record in reliability to work attendance & on-time results delivery. Applicant must be able to work shifts when applicable/ where required.Applicant will also be required to support the analytical lab when needed.

Travel requirements:

Limited

Work schedule:

Shifts

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.  The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.  The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.  

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Supply Chain Quality Assurance

Product Quality, Safety and Compliance