QA Lab Supervisor: Quality & Process Compliance

Hartalega; Sepang; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartalega is seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to manage daily laboratory operations, including manpower planning, testing, equipment maintenance, data handling, and safety compliance. You will provide operational support to Production by monitoring process parameters and assist Preshipment, Validation, and RND teams with sampling and testing activities.

You will oversee testing to identify non-conformances, implement quality procedures, report deviations, coordinate with purchasing,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of working experience in QA or manufacturing environment.
• Diploma or equivalent in Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology or related field.
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production laboratory testing to identify non-conformances and verify compliance with work instructions.
• Implement quality system procedures and work instructions in daily operations.
• Report and elevate deviations or non-conformances identified during inspections.
• Communicate with purchasing, warehouse, compounding, production, and RND teams on issues from daily testing.
• Prepare and issue daily, weekly, and monthly reports on non-conformance cases and laboratory test updates.
• Plan and coordinate laboratory activities, including manpower scheduling for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
• Verify and review test results performed by technicians to maintain reporting accuracy.
• Manage laboratory chemical usage, segregation, labelling, and blending in compliance with 5S standards and cost control.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, ensuring readiness for operations.
• Provide training, monitor progress, and evaluate the performance of technicians, including new employees.

Skills

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Team leadership

Data handling

Communication

Education

Diploma / SPM in Science related fields

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Calibration practices

Job description

Hartalega is seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to manage daily laboratory operations, including manpower planning, testing, equipment maintenance, data handling, and safety compliance. You will provide operational support to Production by monitoring process parameters and assist Preshipment, Validation, and RND teams with sampling and testing activities.

You will oversee testing to identify non-conformances, implement quality procedures, report deviations, coordinate with purchasing,