Shift Analyst

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site or your dealings with this site, you can contact us using the forms provided on this site. Job Title : Shift Analyst , Rafhan Maize/Ingredion Pakistan LOCATION: Rakh Canal REPORTS TO: Plant Quality Assurance Manager DIRECT REPORTS: Nil Company Background: Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner. Core Responsibilities: Laboratory Testing and Calibration Activities:

• Perform laboratory tests in respective shift or day duty to ensure products/supplies according to established standards and guidelines.
• Handle laboratory equipment and supplies safely and effectively.
• Document laboratory activities for reference purposes.
• Prioritize testing based on business needs and departmental goals.
• Prepare and standardize chemical reagents when necessary.
• Ensure necessary laboratory supplies and equipment is available.
• Ensure special test analysis needed to support optimization of in-process parameters is performed in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Work with production to ensure timely in-process analysis.
• To inform Shift Engineer/Operator immediately in case of any abnormal results through E-mail/EXP/Write-It/telephone.
• To maintain analytical results, record book/log sheet of in-process as well finished products. Ensure SAP finished product release in timely manner.
• Immediate reporting of non-functional instrument to Lead Chemist/Plant QA Manager and sending e-mail/notification for its repair without any delay.

• Daily preparation of Lab Reports and Log Book.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records manual/SAP for compliance with retention and data recording procedures in accordance with IMS and regulations.
• Maintain calibration records in shift and whenever required to meet planned requirements.
• Maintain sufficient stock of chemicals and supplies to perform lab experiments.
• Ensure that materials are labeled properly and used in right quantities.
• Investigate issues, analyze root causes and define resolutions.
• Suggest improvements for test procedures to achieve project objectives.
• Provide assistance to junior chemists when needed.

• Provide assistance to audits for compliance to quality, IMS systems as per customer, quality, and regulatory systems.
• Work with operations providing technical assistance to identify, investigate and resolve process discrepancies.

• Support performance management activities and site development efforts to enhance the talent capability and provide ongoing personal development of staff.
• Train junior chemists on test procedures.
• Evaluate new analytical equipment and instrumentation methodology.
• To acquire training on current GMP’s, GLP’s, ISO, IMS and standard test methods and procedures. Maintain training records.

• At least 2 Years, QA/QC Laboratory experience in Food, Pharma, Chemical, Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Key Skills (Analytical, Instrument calibration, physical assessments & monitoring).
• Computer and Project Skills with foundational level applying level (i.e SAP, Office, Six Sigma).
• Good mathematical skills and familiarity with analytical quantitative calculations.
• Solid communication skills both written and oral.
• Have a strong interest to learn and master a variety of analytical technologies.
• Like to offer new ideas and think out-of-the-box.

• Work collaboratively with peers and others and can adapt to a dynamic work environment.