Laboratory Supervisor

Solenis; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor. The role involves overseeing lab activities, managing a team of analysts, ensuring compliance with standards and effectively reporting results. Candidates should possess a degree in analytical chemistry and have at least 5 years of management experience. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing a team of analysts.
• Training in GLP with proven track record.
• Knowledge in ISO standards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain analysts' tasks and responsibilities.
• Compile monthly timesheets and submit to management.
• Ensure compliance to safety records and completion.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Computer proficiency

Analytical techniques

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in analytical chemistry (BSc)

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solenis Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Laboratory Supervisor 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 external documents e.g. Supplier MSDS's, according to the relevant process.

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 participate in internal / external audits.

Conduct and facilitate RCA's for findings with action items and enforcement.

Personnel Assessment And Development 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 optimise lab output and turnaround time.

Ensure that all routine samples are analysed and communicated, within allocated time frames.

Where more than one test needs to be conducted at a time, ensure that all tasks receive the required focus.

Use specified analytical techniques, including auto-titration where required.

Maintain sample integrity throughout the preparation and testing process.

Ensure accurate calculation of analytical results and report / correct erroneous results immediately.

Communicate to the Quality Manager 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 behaviour by training, coaching, or disciplinary action as needed.

Laboratory EH&S Carry 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 of implementation and compliance.

Repeatable accuracy.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Positive attitude, change readiness, action orientated, teamwork.

Knowledge and experience in ISO standards advantageous

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.

Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Chemical Manufacturing #J-