Supervisor - Microbiology

With an incredible portfolio of food & beverage products, NFPC currently has an exciting opportunity for a talented Microbiology Supervisor to join our team.

Lead the day-to-day operation of NFPC’s microbiology laboratory. You will plan, organize, and oversee the microbiological testing of incoming ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products, as well as other factors that affect product safety and quality across our manufacturing sites. You will also handle the lab’s technical and administrative activities so that all procedures meet ISO
17025 requirements.

• Oversee and coordinate microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished dairy products.
• Develop, update and implement sampling plans and testing regimes that ensure effective control at every stage of production.
• Establish test protocols and procedures in line with local standards, industry guidelines and ISO 17025.
• Evaluate results, decide when retesting is needed, and escape abnormal results to the Quality Manager.
• Interpret findings and support troubleshooting of microbiological quality issues.
• Record all results accurately in the laboratory information system.

• Ensure all testing follows approved protocols, quality specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement a monitoring system to verify the sampling and testing accuracy of the microbiology team.
• Write and update procedures for the laboratory procedure manuals.

• Validate new methods, technologies, and process improvements.
• Plan and conduct shelf-life studies, challenge studies, and other special projects.

• Conduct periodic laboratory risk assessments and ensure all lab personnel comply with health and safety procedures.
• Ensure QC Technicians complete HSE training and that it is documented.
• Maintain lab equipment, housekeeping, and workplace and personal hygiene standards in line with GMP and HACCP.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology or Food Microbiology.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally in FMCG or dairy manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of culture media preparation and quality control, and of equipment calibration requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025, GMP and HACCP.
• Proven team leadership and people management.