British American Tobacco Laboratory Supervisor Job Vacancy

British
American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice – whether it’s our people or
our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our
phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today,
we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio.
With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally
bright too.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Laboratory Supervisor
Job Number: 1404
Location: Ibadan
Function: Operations
Level: Non-management
Appointment Type: Permanent

Job
Description

As
a Chemical Laboratory Supervisor, you will have a vital role to play in
continually evaluating and monitoring product quality to ensure product specification
is maintained and compliance to established Regulations which are
increasingly evolving. This will require proactiveness in identifying any
method obsolescence and escalating any non-conformance for management
decision making.
There
will be the expectance to support the Factory Quality Assurance Manager in
ensuring that the relevant Global Analytical Methodologies, ISO Standards
and BAT procedures are properly applied in the analysis of tobacco,
tobacco smoke and non-tobacco materials used in the construction and
packaging of cigarettes.
Offering
support to the the manager in maintaining a multi-skilled, well-trained
work-group within the laboratory is a must. You will at all times strive
to maintain the Highest Standard of Operation as demanded by the company.

Principal
Accountabilities
Business:

Ensure
control of records, including hardcopies available, and that all
non-conforming results are properly investigated and communicated.
Carry
out revision of procedures, methods, instructions, to assure correctness
of their application on a regular basis.
Effectively
elaborate laboratory budgets and manage the Chemical Lab’s chemicals and
consumables.
Produce
and provide accurate, timely and error-free information on laboratory
data, and play an advisory role to the Quality function.
Responsible
to perform assigned functions.
Authorize
to operate assigned equipment and to perform assigned tests.
Responsible
to perform Calibration and Verification activities on assigned equipment,
for planning laboratory testing and to adhere to all Policies, Procedures,
Work Instructions and Testing methods at all times.
Authorize
to initiate logging of non-conformance according to procedure, to assist
with method modification, development and validation of new methods and to
stop their work if an unsafe or non-standard condition is detected and to
inform Management immediately.
Authorize
to initiate a Preventive Action request.
Responsible
to identify areas of improvement, provide trouble shooting for analysis
performed, maintain Client and laboratory confidentiality, incoming
inspection of purchased item, adhere to all Statutory and Regulatory
requirements and to identify & initiate corrective and preventive
action.
Coordinate
all environmental management system activities in your section and ensure
proper aspect and impact analysis to support its sustenance.
To
develop, implement and maintain procedures, test methods, calibration and
maintenance in compliance with ISO and Global Analytical requirements.
Lead
work of routine chemical analyses, requested researches, Global
Proficiencies studies and Regional cross-checks according to BAT
Standards.
Provide
information or conduct monthly meetings with Product Improvement, Quality
Assurance to discuss compliance of smoking characteristics of a product to
requirements of the specification and the legislation.
Ensure
compliance with BAT EHS guidelines for all departmental representatives
engaged in all laboratory activities.
Ensure
operational ability of chemical laboratory and that all Laboratory
equipment (Linear Smoke Machine, Gas Chromatograph, Continuous Flow
Analyzer and Reference Standards) are calibrated, maintained and used in a
proper manner – daily & monthly.

Leadership:

Manage
processes of certification and standardization together with external
certifying bodies within chemical laboratory.
To
establish and maintain effective working relationships within Quality
Assurance Department, BAT Regional Laboratories and R&D with
understanding of legislative requirements within WAA.
Creates
a climate of teamwork within the Laboratory team to motivate and guide
subordinates.
Keeping
abreast of developments in modern analytical techniques for qualitative
output and prevents obsolescence.
Develop
and implement: best practices, common platforms, sharing
experience/knowledge with other functions and factories.
Maintain
a professional and well-motivated team, ensuring appropriate training and
development for employees with regular performance discussions.
Provide
expert assistance during the periodic servicing of laboratory equipment
and the execution of repairs as required.
Regularly
holds meetings with team members to communicate product delivery
performance and track corrective and improvement plan from various studies
and cross-checks.
Plan
and co-ordinate annual maintenance, servicing and calibration of
laboratory equipment and kits.
Effectively
manages laboratory expenditure and assets within the agreed budget.
Support
the implementation of quality systems which comply with the International
Standards Organization Quality Management Systems.
Keeps
teams focused on key priorities; sets daily activities to ensure things
happen as planned to achieve objectives.

Principal
Requirements

Understanding
of Corporate and ISO Quality Management Systems.
Display
excellent interpersonal skills and good communication (verbally and in
writing) to translate analytical results.
Evidence
in leadership capabilities and ability to motivate and engage with
internal and external bodies.
At
least 3 years’ experience in chemical laboratory environment with at least
a GC equipment.
Tertiary
qualifications in Science Field with Chemistry as a major study area.
Computer
literacy to the level of proficient use of Microsoft office applications.
Knowledge
and experience of software for the control of analytical instruments.
Knowledge
in ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025 requirements.
Have
a sound troubleshooting analytical skills and problem-solving tools.
Basic
Project management skills.
Understanding
of elements making cigarettes and factor that can influence product
quality and smoke to be able to translate laboratory results.
Knowledge
of SAP system.