Laboratory Supervisor

Solenis Llc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in advanced water treatment solutions is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor in Kempton Park, South Africa. The role includes managing laboratory staff, overseeing quality procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate must have a degree in analytical chemistry, at least 5 years of team leadership experience, and proficiency in LIMS and SAP. This position offers competitive compensation and various benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about laboratory management.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience managing or leading a team of analysts.
• Training in GLP a must with a proven track record of implementation.
• Demonstrate negotiation skills for supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain analysts' tasks, shifts, duties, and responsibilities.
• Compile monthly Shift- and Day Worker rosters.
• Conduct periodic job observations to assess Lab personnel's skill levels.

Skills

Degree in analytical chemistry (BSc) preferred

Minimum 5 years' experience managing / leading a team of analysts

Computer proficiency in multiple disciplines a must (Office, LIMS, SAP)

Effective Communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and experience in ISO standards

Education

Degree in analytical chemistry (BSc)

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Lab Schedule / Roster

• Manage and maintain analysts' tasks, shifts, duties and responsibilities.
• Set KPI's for individual members within the team and track completion according to policy
• Compile monthly Shift- and Day Worker roster, ensure adherence to roster and advise management of all changes made to the roster.
• Make staff arrangements to cover eventualities of staff lateness, illness and leave.
• Advise Management of these arrangement.
• Compile Monthly timesheets and submit to Management for approval.
• Once approved, submit to Payroll Administrator.
• Minimize overtime and shift changes by enforcing company policies and ensure adherence to all.

Lab Document Control

• Maintenance, review and control of Laboratory Quality Procedures, ensuring that Lab processes are in line with good lab practices (GLP)
• On a monthly basis, update Lab Chemical List.
• Conduct regular assessment of Laboratory glassware and track replacement values to the budget.

Control of Records

• Ensure that all Lab documents are correctly filed as per relevant procedure, ensuring that documents are readily available and easy to retrieve
• oversee and monitor compliance to safety records and completion

Equipment Calibration

• Ensure that monitoring and measuring devices within the Lab are calibrated and checked according to schedule

Purchasing of Lab Consumables and Equipment

• Manage the requesting of purchase orders and receipt of consumables, glassware and equipment, with the necessary authorization from Management

Audits

• Prepare for and participates in internal / external audits.
• Conduct and facilitate RCA's for findings with action items and enforcement.

Personnel Assessment and Development

• To conduct periodic job observations to assess Lab personnel's skill levels and compile training metrics for development per person
• Determine training needs, and assist with training where necessary

Routine / Special Analysis

• Oversee raw material-, in process- and final product analysis according to sampling schedule, and proper approved method
• Improve methods and process flows to optimize lab output and turnaround time
• Ensure that all routine samples are analyzed and communicated, within allocated time frames
• Where more than 1 test needs to be conducted at a time, ensure that all tasks receive the required focus
• In all cases uses the specified analytical techniques, including auto-titration where required
• Ensure sample integrity is maintained throughout the preparation and testing process
• Ensure accurate calculation of analytical results and report / correct erroneous results immediately
• Communicate to the Quality Manger if any deviations occur
• Maintain retention samples as required by law
• Ensure retention samples are tested and data recorded and maintained according to legal requirements
• Oversee maintenance and cleaning of laboratory glassware, equipment and / or work area to avoid costs

Reporting of Results

• Accurate recording and prompt reporting of results into the computer Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Oversee and monitor Paper-based quality control sheets completion and sign off daily, and ensure that the light system is activated to indicate product status to Production
• Where required, verbal communication of the results to Production Personnel and Quality manager
• Report all deviations and computer errors to the Quality Manager and correct analyst behavior by training, coaching, or disciplinary action as needed

Laboratory EH&S

• Carries out reasonable instructions of Quality Manager or Emergency Personnel in the event of an emergency
• Oversee, implement and maintain good laboratory practices (GLP) at all times,
• Enforce proper usage and control of required PPE at all times, and report unsafe conditions immediately
• Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals to prevent spillages, unwanted reactions or contamination with other chemicals
• Oversee diligent 5S within the Laboratory and train analysts to improve continually.
• Full control and maintenance of EHSQ tasks, duties and compliance in the laboratory

Skill Requirements

• Degree in analytical chemistry (BSc) preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing / leading a team of analysts
• Computer proficiency in multiple disciplines a must (Office, LIMS, SAP, ETC)
• Demonstrate literacy and numeracy as required
• Training in GLP a must with proven track record op implementation and compliance
• Repeatable accuracy
• Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, change readiness, action orientated, teamwork
• Knowledge and experience in ISO standards Advantageous, etc.
• Proven track record of success in high pressure environment.
• Demonstrate Negotiation skills for supplier management

Ad-hoc Duties

• Any other responsibilities that Management may allocate to you

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people.

That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a (k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

So, if you are interested in working for a world‑class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or in the field, consider joining our team. Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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