Job Description Objectives: To manage laboratory operations at Jhagadia site in order to assess and assure the quality of product manufactured at the site and ensure that right quality of product is released to packing and market in order to protect the reputation of ANI. Jobholder ensures the quality of major and minor ingradient and specialised analysis of microingradients, The job holder is also responsible for packing components, inprocess checkswell as chemicals & glass wares used for Microbiology lab operations. Job holder required to plan & coordinate the manpower requirement in Microbiology lab . Major Responsibilities: Operations u2022 To execute Microbiological checks on all the raw materials, PM,Inprocess, EMP & finished products as per the laid down procedures & provide feed back on deviations, if any, to the concerned functions like Manufacturing, Purchase etc., for corrective actions u2022 The Manager, Microbiology Laboratory of Abbott Jhagadia plant is responsible for managing the overall operations in the Microbiology lab to assure the validity of all testing data, and to assure the compliance with relevant Indian regulations/standards and company policies/standards. u2022 Establishing and reviewing below site Microbiology lab processes and methods with the support of global project team and functional head, based on the relevant Indian regulations/standards and company policies/standards u2022 Managing the Microbiology lab to assure the EHS compliance, Maintain safe and healthy working conditions for employees under his/her supervision. Promote EHS awareness to subordinates, Attend EHS training assigned and ensure that employees who report to him/her attend required training. Encourage employees under his/her supervision to submit Near Miss reports and other opportunities to improve the EHS Program. Instruct employees under his/her supervision in use of PPE in accordance with all safety rules and practices. u2022 Microbiology laboratory equipment maintainence and calibration, reagents, Micro positive and negative cultures and glassware procurement and management u2022 Carryout cleaning validations for new equipment and existing equipment and suggest effective methods of cleaning for ensuring right product quality, Support the validation activities in terms of design, operational and performance qualification of the process and laboratory equipment. Cost u2022 To support in preparation of Opex & Capex budgets for Analytical function, making the proposal and close follow-up of execution of new and exisitng projects. Compliance to laboratory spend. People u2022 Building and Managing Microbiological team to assure the capability and stability, Recommending the structure, roles and responsibilities for the Micro lab, Recruinting talents, Behaving as an example of the Micro staff, Communicating the site goals/metrics, Performing people manager's activities on setting goals, coaching and reviewing performance, Supporting functional head on building the function structure to achive the function goals u2022 Conduct annual performance reviews with all direct reports. Manage performance development plans for all employees in the department. Conduct quarterly updates on goals and accomplishments. u2022 Assure all required training is provided and completed by all departmental employees, Maintain and improve job descriptions of all positions within the department. u2022 Promote and support team development activities u2022 Impart training to workmen and staff on GMP, GLP and GDP requirements. u2022 Motivate the team and gerate the idesa and implementation. Compliance u2022 Carryout stability studies for all the products manufactured as per the ANI quality policy & procedure requirements u2022 Implement BIS method where applicable u2022 Preparation of SOPs and work instructions whenever new QMS requirements become effective. Carryout gap analysis of new QMS documents and take actions for their implementation u2022 Ensure that the laboratory operates with calibrated equipment and carryout performance qualifications of the equipment, as per the frequencies u2022 Meet the requirements of EHS/GPCP in handling of Biohazardous waste generated at the laboratory u2022 To ensure the Microbiological compliance of ISO 22000 and HACCP, BIS, FSSA requirements in and around the manufacturing facility by regular interaction with all stakeholders u2022 Ensure all the requirements as per the QMS elements and implementing the updated requirements in Quality Assurance to improve & sustain the systems Comments: Adaptability, Innovation, Initiative, Teamwork, Integrity u2022 Interpersonal skills in order to have healthy relationship with colleagues working in different functions at site. u2022 Decision making skills regarding the Analytical quality status of finished products, in-process materials & environment and Hygiene/GMP of process equipments, manufacturing area/ware house/Factory premises. & dispatch vehicles ex Jhagadia plant. u2022 Communication skills in order to understand and provide necessary feedback or solutions within the QA team and internal customers. u2022 Analytical thinking in order to go in depth understanding of RCA of Quality & Hygiene/GMP related complex issues and provide the best feasible solutions at shop floor. u2022 Decision making skills in order to handle the Microbiological quality problems involved at Site Education u2022M.Sc. Microbiology or Dairy Microbiology (Dairy / Food), 08-12 years of experience in a reputed food processing/Pharma industry, Background: u2022 Thorough knowledge of general/pathogenic analysis procedures u2022 Understanding of Quality systems ISO 22000/ FSSA /BIS / Risk Assessment and exposure for HACCP analysis u2022 Ability to accurately interpret the quality related problems of ingredients, finished food & process checks in food processing. u2022 Ability to conduct trouble shooting studies to resolve the problems encountered w.r.t Quality and Hygiene/GMP at Site u2022 Ability to handle all type of Microbiological quality issues in the entire food chain Scope: The Job Holder is responsible to Manage Microbiology laboratory function and Support Operational Function within Abbott Nutrition Supply chain Jhagadia
