Lab Supervisor

The Company

The world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry with 14,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries, and €4.3 billion in revenue in 2022.

Imerys delivers high-value-added, functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge and expertise in material science to deliver solutions by beneficiating its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. Imerys’ solutions contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance, including heat resistance, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and water repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

The Position

Lab Supervisor

Job Summary

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

List also the main Key Performance Indicators on which the incumbent on which be evaluated

Health and Safety

Maintains high level of health and safety within laboratory area
Takes part and encourage the use of Behavioural Safety Audits in the Workplace
Respect all site safety rules including those applicable for the safe engagement of laboratory contractors
Comply with the requirements of all relevant legislation, including those applicable to chemical safety
The holder may be required to be a qualified First Aider and must ensure compliance with all relevant acts and regulations as required
Reviewing risk assessments

Quality Assurance

Assures test method integrity through equipment and method control
Manages application of EN 14647, ISO 9001:2008 and other applicable standards within the laboratory
Ensure regular exchange between customer services and packaging on finished product quality and production on in-process quality
Receive and process UK quality customer complaints, following the complaints handling procedure

General Tasks

Quality Control duties including the collection of samples, testing and recording results in QC database and keeping work area and equipment clean and in good order. Quality Assurance of material for despatch
Development of section duties including light machine maintenance/fault finding/programme analysis (on-line robotic sampling, X-Ray, and laser).
Assists the development of manufacturing activities through all types of laboratory work; conducting well defined process studies and participating in the administration of the laboratory. Works as one of a small team of technicians
Assisting during the trailing of products

Environmental Management

Complies with Company Policy and participate in audits and reviews as required by the Environmental Policy and Systems.

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Knowledge of product and tests
PC and IT tools: Sample Manager, Business Objects, JDE, MS, Lotus Notes.
Following QC trends: interpret bi-monthly trends and take corrective action where appropriate
Equipment troubleshooting of laboratory, analytical and auto-sampling equipment
Knowledge on XRF, XRF

Education and Experience requirements

BSC /MSC– Chemistry or Diploma / BTech - Chemical
4 to 7 years’ experience on laboratory
Cement / Refractory Industries are preferable

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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