QC Manager

FUCHS Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational lubricants manufacturer in Johannesburg is seeking a QC Laboratory Manager to lead their team in ensuring high performance and compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in QC or R&D laboratory management, a degree in Chemistry, and a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction. The role includes overseeing testing processes, maintaining equipment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Excellent future prospects

Market related pay and attractive company benefits

Personnel development and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in QC or R&D laboratory management.
• Experience in oil lubricants manufacturing and testing.
• Proven track record in Analytical method development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QC laboratory team, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Oversee the testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, internal specifications, and customer requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Develop and implement SOPs, quality protocols, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare and present quality reports, trend analyses, and audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the lab.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Your areas of responsibility

• Lead and manage the QC laboratory team, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Oversee the testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, internal specifications, and customer requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Develop and implement SOPs, quality protocols, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare and present quality reports, trend analyses, and audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the lab.

Qualifications and skills we are looking for

• Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Analytical Chemistry.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in QC or R&D laboratory management.
• Experience in oil lubricants manufacturing and testing.
• Proven track record in Analytical method development.
• Strong teamwork and customer focus.

These are your benefits

• Excellent future prospects.
• Market related pay and attractive company benefits.
• Personnel development and training.

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