Laboratory Lead; m​/w​/d

Job Description

You will take charge of all important day‑time tasks in the laboratory area of the chocolate plant in Bern. In this role you will be managing the laboratory, ensuring smooth processes and operation. You will oversee sample surveys/analyses/verification of analysis certificates, as well as microbiological tests. You will ensure GMP & Hygiene Standards are met, manage process improvements and hold budget responsibility.

• Ensure that laboratory work for the testing of raw materials, semi‑finished products as well as equipment follows Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and the legal and company/intra‑group requirements, including methods, equipment calibration, and official methods.
• Responsible for measurement result interpretation, recognizing trends and initiating correction measures, as well as making decisions about blocking or releasing according to CP Bern guidelines. Responsible for incorporating interfaces and their information.
• Monitoring blocking/releasing activities in SAP.
• Responsible for internal guidelines implementation to ensure that sampling plans and analytical methods are observed.
• Coordinate and create inspection instructions for process control so that employees can apply them to the line.
• Ensure that the infrastructure/laboratory equipment meets legal requirements and that these devices are regularly maintained and monitored.
• Provide laboratory‑side and technical support for development and improvement projects.
• Ensure that laboratory hazardous substances are stored or applied in a safety‑appropriate manner.

• Ensure reliable test and analysis results at the desired time and in the required quality.
• Review and evaluate the analysis certificates of all materials.
• Responsible for input control of packaging material and conduct of odor and taste tests.
• Application and further development of company‑specific analytical methods.

• Monitor the correct sample survey (according to sampling plan) of all critical raw materials, semi‑finished products and finished goods according to KF requirements.
• Ensure the duration of the specified blocking for critical raw materials.
• Capture and evaluate analysis data, generate statistics and forward them to the manager and the affected parties.
• Monitor the required hygienic parameters such as water and air quality in accordance with KF and Swiss requirements, and initiate corrective measures.
• Ensure that hand hygiene is monitored in the production area.

• Initiate improvements to the process organization to use resources as efficiently as possible.
• Participate in working groups KF internally with regard to quality and laboratory aspects.

• Create, update, and manage lab documents in the eQCMS (Management Document System).

• Ensure proper planning and monitoring of the department's budget, support planning of investments and preparation of appropriation requests.
• Control and manage Laboratory budget in a cost‑efficient way.

• University degree in chemistry or related science studies with practical experience or chemical laboratory assistant with several years of experience in leading an analytical lab.
• 3‑4 years of experience in the field of food and quality assurance.
• Fluency in spoken and written German and English.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting.
• Ability to enforce quality, safety and environmental protection requirements.
• Reliable, unsolicited, committed, self‑reliant, able to keep an overview in hectic situations.
• Coaching and communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently and enforce them, with strong coordinating skills.
• Advanced expertise in a food lab.
• Position requires regular contact with cleaning agents, disinfectants, and body protection products. Ideally, candidates should have no known allergies or sensitivities to such substances to ensure their comfort and well‑being in the role.

• Expertise in Microbiology, HACCP, GMP from the food industry.
• Very good user knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good understanding and experience with SAP transactions in the field of quality and interest in contributing to efficient use of it.
• Willingness to develop own continuous training.
• Project management, e.g. Quality Auditing.
• Advaned Knowledge of Food technology, hygiene technology, chemistry.
• Lean‑6‑Sigma know‑how & experience.

No Relocation support available

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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