QC Supervisor

Talent Solutions Staffing UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings manufacturer in Leeds is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to oversee the QC department and ensure all products meet specifications according to ISO 9001 standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemistry, at least 5 years of experience in the paint industry, and possesses strong interpersonal skills. This role may require overtime to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Paint or associated industry, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Must attain BPI Accelerator status.
• Expansive working knowledge of Paint Technology and Manufacturing Methods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QC staff cover factory-working hours, including weekends.
• Record non-conformance to specification and take corrective action.
• Examine and test all batches of Raw Materials and Finished Products.

Skills

Quality Control Management

Paint Technology

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or associated discipline

Job description

Quality Control Supervisor at PPG Architectural Coatings UK Limited in Birstall.

Job Purpose:

To ensure all incoming Raw Materials, Intermediates and Finished Products meet the pre-set specification in a timely manner by the efficient management of Quality Control Technicians and Senior Technicians.

To be responsible for the Supervision of a specific QC Department to ensure Raw Materials, Intermediates and finished Products all comply with the Quality Standards Specified in accordance with the companies ISO 9001 quality Management system.

Dimensions:

• Responsible for the Quality Control of all batches of Raw Materials, Manufactured Intermediates and Finished Products within the specified QC laboratory.
• Ensure all raw materials/Intermediate and finished products are measured using prescribed Technical department standard operating procedures and Standard Test Methods.
• Ensure the Reporting of all results/findings are made in an accurate and concise manner.
• Establish corrective actions that may be required for non conforming products.
• Make direct corrections to Production batches using the Integrated Process Control and management system (Datastor).
• Make final acceptance decision on 1.7 million lts weekly production.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Ensure that sufficient Quality Control staff are present for the requirements of the QC function to cover factory-working hours, including weekends.
• Ensure any non-conformance to specification is recorded and corrective action to achieve specification is undertaken and reported in a constructive and timely manner.
• Ensure that all batches of incoming Raw Materials, Problem intermediates, Materials on hold, Manufactured Intermediates and Finished Products are examined and tested to the Specifications quoted.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:

• Minimum degree in Chemistry or associated discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in Paint or Associated industry, ideally in a Supervisory position or in possession of a suitable management qualification.
• Must attain BPI Accelerator status.
• Must have normal colour vision and good aptitude for colour evaluation.
• Have an expansive working knowledge of Paint Technology and Manufacturing Methods.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Overtime may be required to cover Production outside normal working hours.