Quality Supervisor: Lead QC Lab & Continuous Improvement

Akzo Nobel; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Akzo Nobel in Melbourne, Australia, seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead daily QC lab operations in our Powder Coatings plant. You will ensure products meet customer expectations and regulatory standards while guiding a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities include batch testing, investigation of deviations, data analysis, and driving continuous improvement to meet KPIs. You’ll collaborate with Operations, Technical and Sales to deliver consistent quality and safe operations.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of QC or laboratory experience in chemical or process manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory testing, quality investigations, non-conformance management, and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and stakeholder management ability.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the daily testing of production batches in line with guidelines and OH&S requirements.
• Control shift performance and production schedule adherence within the laboratory.
• Lead investigations into abnormalities, customer complaints, and rejected batches; implement containment actions and prevention plans.
• Analyze quality data and audit results to drive improvement plans and KPIs.
• Maintain the laboratory quality management system and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and related standards.
• Mentor and train team members; coordinate with Technical and Manufacturing teams.
• Attend and cascade information from Tier 2 meetings; support Tier 1 and internal reviews.
• Liaise with internal/external customers to inform batch status.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

People management

Laboratory testing

Quality investigations

Non-conformance management

Corrective actions

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelors in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP ERP

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Akzo Nobel in Melbourne, Australia, seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead daily QC lab operations in our Powder Coatings plant. You will ensure products meet customer expectations and regulatory standards while guiding a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities include batch testing, investigation of deviations, data analysis, and driving continuous improvement to meet KPIs. You’ll collaborate with Operations, Technical and Sales to deliver consistent quality and safe operations.