Laboratory Operations Supervisor; Quality & Compliance

Boardroom Appointments

Gqeberha

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 540,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Laboratory Operations Specialist in the Eastern Cape to lead testing, data processing, and records management within a manufacturing environment. You will ensure ISO 17025 compliance, oversee third-party laboratories, supervise staff, drive cost-efficiency, and deliver timely test results and reports to internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in labs plus 1–2 years in supervision, with relevant chemistry or chemical engineering qualifications

Qualifications

Diploma/degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (NQF 6–7) required.
3–5 years experience in laboratory operations in a manufacturing environment.
1–2 years in supervisory/management role.

Responsibilities

Incoming product elemental/chemical testing and verification of product COCs as specified in the Laboratory Control Plan.
On-time testing, processing of data, and verification of records; easy retrieval of records as required.
Manufacturing in-process product sampling and testing as per defined work methods in the Laboratory Control Plan.
Management of 3rd party laboratory specialized testing.
Finished product audits, including battery performance testing/requalification for compliance to specified standards or as agreed by customers.
Representation/reporting of data in statistical format for ease of review and understanding.
Accuracy of test methods followed through observational audits.
On-time reporting of test results.
Input to Approved Supplier Scorecards.
Ongoing interaction with 3rd party laboratories to identify improvement opportunities and cost reductions.
Test results evaluated and distributed to relevant members.
Compliance to audit schedules.
Customer feedback and observational feedback.