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Florida Crystals Corporation Laboratory Analyst in London, United Kingdom
ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal. We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize. As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger. Our brands are leaders in their respective markets. We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.
POSITION SCOPE
To carry out routine analysis and provide analytical data to process personnel and external bodies in a safe manner and in compliance with the quality systems. To confirm compliance with specification.
POSITION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES
Provision of analytical data in compliance with all SHHEQ standards and adherence to all procedures.
Accuracy of analysis and efficient reporting of data. Efficient safety, quality, environmental and hygiene record keeping.
Quality and process analysis on samples representing in excess of 0.5 million tonnes of raw sugar p.a.
Responsibility for monitoring effluent to sewer and river water in excess of 750 effluent analyses p.a. for Thames Water.
Responsibility for producing accurate weekly and monthly Stats reports.
Ensuring the calibration of day work laboratory instruments on a daily basis.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To carry out routine chemical analysis and to work as a team with other operators and laboratory staff to provide mobile, flexible and committed workforce.
To cover when necessary the routine analysis for the shift laboratory/microbiology lab (this may on occasion require short periods shift working) ensuring the required safety, environmental, quality, hygiene standards are met.
To provide timely QC analysis and technical advice to an appropriate accuracy level.
To support Sales and Marketing and provide Customer request samples on time.
Complete projects for the benefit of various areas throughout the sugar refining process and to help support customer relations including method development.
To understand and work within safe systems such as TBRA and Incident reporting systems.
To carry out GMP Audits in Process/Packing areas and accompany management on Safety Audits
To ensure clear and concise communications (verbal, written and keyboard).
To input the data obtained accurately on to SAP/Sharepoint intranet site as appropriate, retrieve historical data and run the appropriate reports (stats) ensuring that the reports are circulated to the relevant people.
To perform routine basic instrument maintenance and cleaning.
To maintain the working area in a clean and tidy state.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
Good numerical and literacy skills
Computer literacy
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work unsupervised and to prioritise workload.
Ability to interpret and evaluate data leading to decision making.
WORK EXPERIENCES
Experience of working according to the requirements of ISO & BRC
Basic knowledge of food manufacturing processes
Practical Laboratory experience
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.
Service Excellence- Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability- Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add: create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.