Lead Copper Lab Ops, QA & Data-Driven Improvement

Adani Transmission; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,653,000 - 2,645,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Transmission is seeking a Senior Lab Manager to lead the WSMD laboratory operations at the Mundra facility. The role emphasizes quality assurance, process improvement, and strong coordination with production and safety teams.

The ideal candidate will possess 15+ years in QA within the copper-related process industry, with a track record in laboratory management, calibration control, and data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Over 15 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the Copper Manufacturing industry.
• Relevant experience in laboratory operations, analytical quality control, or process lab functions; suitable for Senior Manager level.

Responsibilities

• Lab Operations Planning and Execution: Manage daily and shift-wise laboratory testing activities aligned with production priorities.
• Coordinate with production, process, and quality teams to prioritize urgent samples and provide quick analytical feedback for operational decisions.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Ensure calibration verification, standardization, and validation of analytical results per procedures.
• Equipment Readiness and Troubleshooting: Ensure availability, calibration, and proper functioning of laboratory instruments; coordinate with maintenance and service providers.
• HSE and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to PPE usage, chemical handling, waste disposal norms, and safety audits.
• Cost Management and Budgeting: Monitor consumption of lab chemicals, reagents, and other consumables; assist in inventory planning and cost control.
• Shift Team Coordination: Allocate daily workload, guide team members on SOPs and safe practices, and build cross-functional readiness.
• Reporting and Data Analytics: Prepare and review analytical reports, MIS data, and quality summaries; track performance trends.
• Digitization and Tech Adoption: Utilize SAP/LIMS and digital tools for tracing samples, updating results, and driving productivity.

Skills

Lab operations management

Quality assurance

Analytical testing

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

SAP Lab/LIMS

Job description

Adani Transmission is seeking a Senior Lab Manager to lead the WSMD laboratory operations at the Mundra facility. The role emphasizes quality assurance, process improvement, and strong coordination with production and safety teams.

The ideal candidate will possess 15+ years in QA within the copper-related process industry, with a track record in laboratory management, calibration control, and data-driven reporting.