Quality Control Laboratory Lead — Drive Excellence

LHH; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Leadership role

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

LHH is seeking an experienced Quality Control Laboratory Team Leader to manage a small laboratory team in a fast-paced industrial setting. The role focuses on upholding top quality across products and processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will supervise, approve materials, investigate non-conformities, and coordinate calibration and audits to ensure compliance with standards and certifications. Strong leadership and bilingual English/Spanish skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a Quality Control Laboratory environment.
• Experience leading a team or supervising staff.
• Experience in lubricants, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, oil & gas or similar industries.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, testing methods and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and audit processes.
• MSA and Statistical Quality Control knowledge.
• Proficiency with SAP and standard lab software.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Quality Control Laboratory team.
• Approve or reject raw materials and finished products per specs.
• Support investigations and corrective actions for non-conforming batches.
• Monitor lab performance indicators and quality metrics.
• Review and maintain lab procedures, work instructions, and docs.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Manage MSA and laboratory statistical controls.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Support internal and external audits and certifications.
• Identify training needs and develop lab staff.
• Manage consumables and participate in equipment investment proposals.
• Promote continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence.

Conocimientos

Quality leadership

Laboratory management

Analytical thinking

ISO quality systems

MSA & SQC

SAP

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Herramientas

Laboratory software

Descripción del empleo

LHH is seeking an experienced Quality Control Laboratory Team Leader to manage a small laboratory team in a fast-paced industrial setting. The role focuses on upholding top quality across products and processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will supervise, approve materials, investigate non-conformities, and coordinate calibration and audits to ensure compliance with standards and certifications. Strong leadership and bilingual English/Spanish skills are essential.