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Laboratory and Bakery Supervisor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Department:
Job Summary
Our client in the bakery industry requires a Laboratory and Bakery Supervisor. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing laboratory analysis and bakery testing activities to ensure products consistently meet customer expectations regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
Key Functions:
- Manage and supervise the daily operations of the laboratory and test bakery.
- Oversee physical chemical and baking quality testing of wheat flour and finished products.
- Conduct and interpret baking trials to evaluate flour performance and customer specifications.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and process efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with food safety quality and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation test records and reporting systems.
- Lead coach and develop laboratory and bakery personnel.
- Investigate non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Collaborate closely with production procurement and quality teams.
- Prepare for and support internal and external audits.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in a food-related field (e.g. Food Technology Consumer Sciences Food Science or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years experience within a food manufacturing or food production environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of laboratory testing methodologies and baking processes.
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Knowledge of FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Systems.
- Familiarity with YUM quality requirements.
- Understanding of ISO 17025 laboratory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Experience within the flour milling industry and/or bakery product development
Required Experience:
Manager
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