In - service Trainee (quality)

In-Service Trainee (Quality)

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: Measuring and Testing Coordinator

Scope: Local

Location: Boksburg Factory, Boksburg, South Africa

Terms & Conditions: Full-time, Onsite

Job Purpose

To assist with the quality assurance service to the business so that products produced by the company are fit for use by the consumers according to Company's specifications and standards. To drive zero defect culture within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Operational:

• Carry out on-line trouble shooting to identify product quality issues and generating of NCA in the event that quality defects are identified.
• Carry out monthly checks discarding retention samples that are older than the specified retention period plus one-month.
• Maintain an environment of 5s within retention storage area.
• Participate in taste panels as approved tester and make decisions on status of products in terms of acceptance or rejection. (Mandatory that person does not smoke due to the negative effect this has on sensory evaluation which is a key component of the job)
• Retrieval of samples from retention location and setting-up against Customer complaint sample and preparing all the necessary forms for evaluation.
• Evaluating customer complaints against standards and completing evaluation documentation.
• Prepare and write reports for consumer services team regarding investigated complaints
• Review of ex-factory CRQS data, entry onto SAP and trend and analyse reports
• Trending and analysing of CRQS EOLAS reports
• Lead problem solving kaizens derived from Q prioritization matrix to obtain zero defects.

Administrative:

• Daily filling of all reports/forms as listed below·
• Retention Sample Register and generating of NCA's.
• Weekly reporting consumer/customer complaints
• Kaizen review and archiving of documentation to take place every two months.
• Interact with QC technicians ensuring that information regarding non-conformance is logged and addressed.
• Interact with production in the communications of quality problems identified in the packing process (during shift handovers)
• Run all consumer and customer complaint investigations and generates reports for CEC feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Matric with Maths & Physical Science Working towards Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Biotechnology S4 (Completing or in final year) Requiring 1-year in-service training
• Candidates need to provide their Matric Certificate and Academic Transcript with their CV's Basic computer literacy, i.e.: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Atleast 0-1 years' experience
• Fully Operational in WCM QC tools and methodology
• Working Knowledge of HACCP and GMP's.
• Working Knowledge of OHS act and safe operating procedures.
• Ability to analyze data and information

Proof of qualification certificates must be attached to your CV and statement of results. Applications without these documents will not be accepted.

Behaviors

You are energized by delivering with excellence, taking personal ownership through building resilience and taking care of your own wellbeing. You are relentless on prioritization and focusing on what counts, making maximum performance impact in areas you touch. You are constantly staying three steps ahead on ways to do things differently, interpreting data, spotting issues and opportunities; whilst caring deeply about what Consumer and Customers need.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Additional Information

Relocation: No relocation allowance will be provided. Candidates who will need to relocate will do so at their own cost.

Compensation and benefits: Candidates will receive a monthly stipend

Work location: Office-based role

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country, and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is an office-based role in Boksburg and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.