Site Supervisor

Alfred H Knight Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 390,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred H Knight Group’s PT AHK Testing Indonesia is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the site laboratory operations, ensure safe, accurate testing and on-time reporting. You will lead laboratory staff, optimize workflows, verify data, and maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and HSE standards.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia, and hands-on troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques and QA/QC.
• Strong understanding of laboratory instrumentation and safety.
• Experience interpreting analytical data and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and quality management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site laboratory operations to meet turnaround times.
• Lead laboratory personnel, optimize workloads, and allocate resources.
• Verify data before release and ensure compliance with quality and HSE standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and develop team capabilities in a high‑performance environment.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Quality control

Quality assurance

Analytical techniques

XRF

ICP-OES/ICP-MS

AAS

Wet chemistry

Data interpretation

ISO/IEC 17025

HSE compliance

English & Bahasa Indonesia comms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Metallurgy

Tools

XRF

ICP-OES/ICP-MS

AAS

Carbon & Sulfur Analyzer

Wet chemistry techniques

Job description

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity through its Indonesia entity, PT AHK Testing Indonesia, who is looking for a Laboratory Supervisor to join our team. PT AHK Testing Indonesia provides independent analysis and inspection services to the metals, minerals, and solid fuels industries. We have a well-earned reputation for our knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling, and analysis.

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the site laboratory, ensuring analytical testing is performed safely, accurately, and within agreed turnaround times. This role focuses on leading laboratory personnel, optimizing workloads, verifying data before release, and maintaining compliance with quality standards and HSE requirements. If you are a proactive leader with a commitment to continuous improvement and developing team capabilities in a high-performance environment, this could be the right fit for you.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Advanced, strong knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques, quality control, and quality assurance principles.
• Good understanding of laboratory instrumentation, including XRF, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, AAS, Carbon & Sulfur Analyzer, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Deep knowledge of laboratory safety practices, HSE requirements, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Solid understanding of quality management systems and laboratory documentation (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025).
• Strong ability to interpret analytical data, investigate abnormal results, troubleshoot equipment, and implement corrective actions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational capabilities to balance resource planning and budgeting.
• Proactive, adaptable mindset, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments under pressure.
• Commitment to leading by example with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating within an analytical laboratory.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role, managing personnel, allocating workloads, and monitoring performance.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting analytical issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Previous experience within mining, minerals, metallurgical, or commercial testing laboratories is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting 24/7 laboratory operations is considered an advantage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related scientific discipline.