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JOB OBJECTIVE
Manages the day to day operation of the plant laboratory. Responsible for managing all aspects of the laboratory including people, equipment , budgets, IT, Regulatory complainces, etc. support systems, etc. Provides analytical support to CPS pune plant mainly and operating units within the region including Group, Division, and Bottlers. Ensures all the analytical testing programs are executed in accordance with Company requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
1Develop and execute people plans for the Laboratory: Create vision for the lab , align global labs Strategy. Establish performance objectives, personal development plans, evaluate resource requirements, reallocate resources to meet testing needs, reward and recognition program. Work with QSE manager and Plant Manager to identify growth opportunities across the analytical network.Think proacively and find out efficient way of working which can bring savings and/or higher efficiencies in testing/release
Expense and Budget Management: Manage expenses for laboratory including creation of annual operating budget and required capital plan. Monitor rolling estimates for lab and adjust spending accordingly. Evaluate asset utilization and take decisions to improve return on investment.
Operating Efficiency: Ensure laboratory is operated under local and TCCC safety requirements. Constantly review and evaluate risks and exposures and adjust chemical hygiene plan accordingly.
Drive focus of laboratory from traditional testing facility to full service provider. This will also include innovative and automated/digital way of testing. Engage IQD, CPS global, OU, Bottlers and Corporate in determining analytical priorities. Develop associates to SME status in support of key focus groups e.g. New lab Strategy,LIMS, PBT,SLE,etc.
Should have expertise in handling advance analytical instrumnets like GC, LC, Mass Spectrometry, ICP, IC, AA, IR, FTNIR, and Microbiology. Should be able to trouble shoot equipment breakdown and provide direction to analyst to ressolve any testiung or equipmnet related iussues.
Should be familiar with testing of food grade ingredinets, beverages, juice , Water, waste water, etc. as well.
Evaluate and analyse analytical risk and priorities by product and supplier and assesses current capability and future needs to support business within the area.
Evaluate risks and trends associated with analytical support/ data and adjusts testing programs accordingly
Work with IMCR manager and core team members in the creation of a knowledge management unit, defined to support Divisions and Bottlers in understanding ramifications and actions needed to address test results and to react to adverse incidents / IMCR issues.
Drive accreditation process in lab, including determination of accreditations needed, identification of resources to support initiative, motivation of associates etc. Identify and implement the need for accreditation throughout lab.
He should be well versed with FSSAI testing, BIS,WHO, FDA and various phamacoepial testing requirements and methods.
Consult with LT, Internal functions and Corporate on service performance and identifies opportunities to improve support to TCCC system.
Develop strategic plan for third party laboratories within geographical region including identification, selection and monitoring of performance.
Work with leadership team to identify performance monitoring needs such as proficiency programs, and determines performance metrics/ dashboard to examine overall lab performance.
Work as part of CPS QSE network team to define and enhance testing programs and solutions.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :
ESSENTIAL:MSc in Chemistry or related field.
Hard core analytical chemist with indepth testing knowledge, data interpritation, validations, digital way of workingand lab information management.
DESIRED:certified in accordance with a Global Analytical Organization such as AOAC. Desired Six Sigma Green Belt, Project Management, Leadership training,Advance testing instrument operation and trouble shooting, people management skills.
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Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.