09 Oct
121 Talent
Durban
Our client, a leading Chemical Manufacturing company based in KwaZulu Natal, is looking to fill the position of QC Plant Support Supervisor.
Purpose of the Role:
To supervise the daily running of the Quality Control Laboratory, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources through a high standard of efficient output. To provide technical expertise and support to the plant through regular analysis of process and test data, collaborating with the Process Engineer and Plant Manager to justify recommendations whilst striving for continuous improvement and migrating towards a quality assurance operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- To maintain a superior standard of HSE and 5S consistent with Company and statutory requirements.
- Support the Zero Harm programme, contribute to and drive a positive site safety culture.
- Drive continuous improvement within the laboratory environment as well as support such initiatives across the site.
- Active participation and engagement in HSE duties, contributing to a zero LTA site.
- Lead and promote Lean Methodology and 8W programs to drive positive change.
- Ensure ISO certification systems are maintained and fully supported.
- To ensure efficient running of the quality control laboratory with optimal utilisation of resources for enhanced output to support a lean plant operation.
- To ensure consistent and regular statistical analysis of data, as a contribution to continuous improvement of plant operating processes and 'right first time'.
- Work closely with key stakeholders, to identify quality problems and offer innovative technical solutions through thorough and methodical evaluation of data and process information.
- Play a supportive role in transferring plant to plant technology,
by collaborating with the local process engineer and international counterparts to ensure a seamless transition.
- Compilation and submission of monthly reports on or before the stipulated deadline.
- Fully support the migration from quality control to quality assurance through a detailed formulated site quality plan.
- Management of customer complaints through implementation and facilitation of an effective process to enable timeous resolution and response to the customer, as well as holding monthly meetings with the senior management team to highlight and share statistics and trends.
- Undertake projects as dictated by evolving business requirements.
- Communicating and collaborating with international counterparts to adopt and implement best practices.
- Document and motivate annual budgetary requirements.
- Lead,
develop and inspire a small team to deliver best all-round performance.
- Constantly explore new and innovative ways to reduce material and process waste. Ensure responsible handling and disposal of waste in line with company protocol.
- Support site operational excellence programmes and projects in striving for world-class performance.
- To comply and adhere to principles of process safety management, reporting any abnormalities within your immediate role and all other associated operational activities.
- Be willing to fill-in for resource short-falls, as and when required.
- Stand-in for the SHEQ Manager when the need arises.
- Always act in the best interest of the Company.
Behave in a manner in line with company values and participate in the consultative and democratic process within the community and support decisions of the community body.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks to meet business objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- Chemistry qualification as minimum
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience
- Sound knowledge of laboratory safety
- Experience in a chemical laboratory
- Polymer development knowledge and colour chemistry
- In-depth knowledge of resin chemistry
- OHS Training
- Plant batch processing
- Experience of working in the chemical industry in a Production Plant or in a relevant field
- Experience in data recording, monitoring and reporting skills
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team
- Customer complaints investigation
If you are interested in applying for this role,
please send a detailed copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Support
- Supervision
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years