- Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Supervise and coordinate a team of Laboratory Assistants in testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Prioritize, assign, and monitor tasks to optimize resource utilization and ensure timely completion of testing schedules.
- Assist the QC Manager in product classification, including final product release and reworked lots.
- Troubleshoot and investigate quality issues, conduct gap analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Liaise with production teams to monitor in-process samples and drive quality improvements.
- Prepare and review reports on laboratory activities, test results, and recurring quality issues.
- Monitor laboratory staff performance, equipment reliability, and processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepare quality and budget reports for management review.
- Train, supervise, and coach Laboratory Assistants and shift technicians in laboratory procedures.
- Support QC functions on-site and off-site as required.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on laboratory testing experience (wet chemistry will be an added advantage).
- Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment such as GC, AAS, Auto-titrator, NIR, etc.
- Experience in manual testing methods (non-automated).
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills with experience managing a team.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing QC environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to collaborate across functions.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.