Assistant Manager

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 checks  well as chemicals & glass wares used for Microbiology lab operations. Job holder required to plan & coordinate the manpower requirement in Microbiology lab .

Major Responsibilities:

Operations

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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.  

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Microbiology laboratory equipment maintainence and calibration, reagents, Micro positive and negative cultures and glassware procurement and management

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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 managerâs activities on setting goals, coaching and reviewing performance, Supporting functional head on building the function structure to achive the function goals

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Assure all required training is provided and completed by all departmental employees, Maintain and improve job descriptions of all positions within the department.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Promote and support team development activities

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Impart training to workmen and staff on GMP, GLP and GDP requirements.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Motivate the team and gerate the idesa and implementation.

Compliance

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Carryout stability studies for all the products manufactured as per the ANI quality policy & procedure requirements

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Implement BIS method where applicable

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Ensure that the laboratory operates with calibrated equipment and carryout performance qualifications of the equipment, as per the frequencies

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Meet the requirements of EHS/GPCP in handling of Biohazardous waste generated at the laboratory

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Interpersonal skills in order to have healthy relationship with colleagues working in different functions at site.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Communication skills in order to understand and provide necessary feedback or solutions within the QA team and internal customers.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Decision making skills in order to handle the Microbiological quality problems involved at Site

Education

â¢M.Sc. Microbiology or Dairy Microbiology (Dairy / Food), 08-12 years of experience in a reputed food processing/Pharma industry,

Background:

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Thorough knowledge of general/pathogenic analysis procedures

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Understanding of Quality systems ISO 22000/ FSSA /BIS / Risk Assessment and exposure for HACCP analysis

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Ability to accurately interpret the quality related problems of ingredients, finished food & process checks in food processing.

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Ability to conduct trouble shooting studies to resolve the problems encountered w.r.t Quality and Hygiene/GMP at Site

â¢Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  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