Laboratory Manager
Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
KEY ACHIEVEMENTSLaboratory – Improved Overall Monthly Release Rate from 87% to > 98%Laboratory Analyst Cross-Training Improved Stock ProgramImproved Maintenance Program• Responsible for all quality processeso Timely, effective QA and QC support functions to manufacturing and packaging operationso Ensure that lead times agreed with production are followed o Check and authorize all analytical reports o Releasing / rejecting materials based on approved specificationso Ensure adherence to GLP and GHP is in practice by all laboratory staff o To manage QA laboratory budget control and staff o To assist with GLP, GMP and other related in-house training programs o To provide support to the QA and QC Managers in respect of day to day requirementso Assigning daily duties to each technician in accordance with the manufacturing and packaging plano To assist in the recruitment of new staff for the laboratory o To uphold safety regulations in the laboratoryo To co-ordinate monthly laboratory reports to QA Manager with respect to laboratory activities, budget / expenses, releases and rejectso To prepare new, and modify existing analytical methods in accordance with company policy and customer approval, where applicable o To ensure that all Validations are carried out in accordance with Validation requirements o To ensure self-inspection and supplier GMP and GLP audits are carried out timeously o To manage troubleshooting areas in the laboratory • Managing temperature and environmental monitoring throughout the whole factory• Managing Preventative Maintenance Programme on all laboratory equipment • Manages all calibrations and standardizations in the laboratory • Manages all client stability testing and data generated • Maintain and assist in keeping SOP’s updated • Manages maintenance and control of hazardous waste