Quality Manager

Role & responsibilities

Their key responsibilities include:

• Organise the ongoing operation of microbiological facilities

  A drinks industry microbiologist must ensure that the laboratory has the equipment and supplies necessary to perform its role. They must organise and schedule the scientific analysis of incoming samples so the laboratory is productive and efficient.

• Provide advice to other departments within the facility

  The microbiologist must be available to provide detailed food safety advice to other departments within the facility. They must be able to give them straightforward and practical advice for avoiding contamination of the facilitys products during production, bottling or transportation.

• Provide advice on plant hygiene

  Maintaining a high level of hygiene is crucial for avoiding product contamination. The drinks industry microbiologist must be aware of common sources of contamination resulting from poor hygiene. They should share their knowledge with other departments throughout the facility.

• Ensure that the facility complies with regulatory requirements

  The microbiologist must ensure that the facility’s Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points systems meet regulatory requirements. Also coordinate with other facility

• Monitor water management systems

  The microbiologist must ensure that the water coming into the system is of the highest quality and that it is correctly handled once inside the facility. They will ensure the water management system meets regulatory requirements.

• Support business development by providing information to stakeholders

  They will help the business deal with partners by providing scientific and regulatory compliance information.

• Support product development and facility upgrades

  The microbiologist will provide information to assist in the development of new products and expansion of the beverage-making facility.

• Help the beverage facility meet standards accreditation

  They will help the facility achieve various forms of safety, environmental and food safety standards accreditation.

• Proven Experience in FSSAI Audit.