Job Description

Supervise laboratory activities and product development to ensure compliance with the quality and safety standards established by the company, and contribute to business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise finished product testing in the laboratory to ensure product approval in accordance with the standards defined by the Company
• Monitor laboratory equipment to ensure compliance with the required quality and safety standards.
• Maintain laboratory supply stock to ensure availability of materials.
• Supervise laboratory operating procedures to ensure compliance with the quality and HSEQ standards (including energy) established by the Company.
• Comply with the safety measures required for laboratory work to ensure adherence to the applicable safety regulations.
• Contribute to the certification and/or maintenance of the plant's management system.
• Supervise and/or approve raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with internal and external customer requirements.
• Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Act as backup supervisor across different operational areas.
• Prepare technical specifications for packaging and raw materials.
• Request quotes and create purchase orders in Navision for laboratory supplies, technical services, and equipment.
• Enter invoices into the Navision system.
• Monitor chemical precursor stock and submit quarterly reports to RENPRE.

Knowledge skills and abilities

• Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of ISO and IATF 16949 standards
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) and Core Tools
• Advanced English proficiency