QC Lab Supervisor

KINGSFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a QC Laboratory Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Degree in a Chemical related field and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in laboratory testing, specifically with wet chemistry. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for managing a team of Laboratory Assistants and ensuring effective quality control processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in Laboratory Testing (Wet Chemistry).
• Good understanding of laboratory equipment such as GC, AAS, Auto-titrator, NIR etc.
• Manual Testing, we do not use automated testing machine.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with operating standards in day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Coordinate activities of Laboratory Assistants for testing and inspection.
• Monitor performance of staff and laboratory processes for quality control.

Skills

Supervision

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Chemical related field

Tools

GC

AAS

Auto-titrator

NIR

Job description

Responsibilities

• The QC Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and ensure compliance to operating standards.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of Laboratory Assistants who check, test, and inspect raw material, goods in process and finished products.
• Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure that team’s resources are used effectively, and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Assists QC Manager in classification of final product and reworked lots.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and investigating quality issues, implement improvement from Analysis gap study.
• Monitor in-process samples, liaison with production teams for preventive & corrective actions.
• Prepare activity and progression reports so recurring problems, either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures, can be identified and addressed.
• Monitor the performance of staff, equipment and laboratory processes to ensure quality control system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Preparation of quality and budget reports and updates.
• Training of all lab assistants and shift technicians assigned to laboratory work.
• Supervise and coach team members.
• Supports QC department functions onsite and off-site as necessary.

Our Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Chemical related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ hands‑on experience in Laboratory Testing (Wet Chemistry).
• Good understanding of laboratory equipment such as GC, AAS, Auto‑titrator, NIR etc.
• Manual Testing, we do not use automated testing machine.

Key competency

• Ability to supervise and lead a team of Laboratory Assistants.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure in a very fast pace Chemical Manufacturing QC environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Cross‑functional collaboration