QC Laboratory Manager at AECI Limited

Job description

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manage, plan and direct the Quality Control Laboratory to ensure the highest level of analytical support for manufacturing whilst complying with safety regulations in the workplace.
• Maintain Laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas & managing staffing, overtime and recruitment activities.
• Maintain/manage QC results by complying with the quality assurance standards, reviewing quality control test procedures, work’s instructions, generating and maintaining records.
• Review new test methods and coordinate implementation of new methods.
• Coach and mentor staff in all aspect of their job performance and career development including training, feedback, rewards and corrective/disciplinary action.
• Select, assign, develop and motivate staff to effectively carry out department functions and provide for the continuity of managerial and specialized skills.
• Ensure instrument equipment performance by establishing quality standard, troubleshooting procedures, certifying instruments performance, arranging replacement, service and repair.
• Investigate and report on customer quality complaints and close audits findings. Ensure near misses are reported and closed out.
• Track product performance (statistical data) and deviations with relevant departments.
• Provide technical support to plant and research & development department.
• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to lab staff consistent with good laboratory practice and company corporate quality governance.
• Establish and implement a KPI structure for staff.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Matric.
• B-Tech Degree : Quality (ideal)
• National Diploma : Analytical Chemistry (min requirement).
• Laboratory Management experience – Min 5 years or intense supervisory experience.
• Chemical plant exposure.
• Analytical and instrumentation laboratory experience.
• Management Development Program will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Leadership skills.
• Motivated and committed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent Work Ethic, Team work.
• Attention to details.
• Problem Solving.