Laboratory Supervisor

Boardroom Appointments; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

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.

Education

Diploma in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering (NQF 6)

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering (NQF 7)

Job description

• Diploma in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or similar fields (NQF 6)
• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or similar fields (NQF 7)

Experience:

Minimum:

• 3-5 years experience in laboratory operations within a manufacturing environment
• 1-2 years in a supervisory/management role

Laboratory Operations Testing & Reporting:

• 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

Compliance:

• Laboratory operating according to the requirements of ISO 17025
• Identifying and reporting risks or areas of concern to management within own department and area of responsibility
• Strict adherence to Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental legislation to minimize risks, exposure, incidents, or damage
• Compliance with ISO 17025 through audits
• Identified risks reported to the manager
• Successful audits in Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality

Customer Service:

• Maintaining effective working relationships with customers (internal and external) to render the highest quality of services
• Identifying and supporting collective problem-solving while demonstrating integrity in line with Company core values
• Positive customer feedback
• Team player, referenced in performance reviews

Staff Supervision:

• Skills matrix mapped and managed to promote development and versatility of skills
• Identifying laboratory objectives and conducting performance appraisals
• Up-to-date skills matrix with traceable competency records
• Minimum of 2 performance appraisal reviews conducted annually for personnel

Equipment & Budgets:

• Ensuring laboratory equipment is well maintained and serviced as required
• Contributing to the budget preparation process
• Promoting, monitoring, and communicating the effective, efficient, economical, and transparent use of financial and other resources
• Exploring opportunities to control and reduce costs
• Timely reporting of faulty equipment
• Budget input provided on time
• Monitoring of cost and expenditure minimizing waste
• Opportunities to control and reduce costs presented and implemented