As the onsite Laboratory Supervisor/Chemist, you will be responsible for the development, analysis, and improvements of Colwyn Bay laboratory procedures and chemical processing activities. You will ensure all equipment is calibrated, maintained, and suitable for the required application. You will be the main contact for the development and innovation of new chemical processing formulas and processes and responsible for solving problems arising in the existing chemical processing applications and new product lines. Additionally, you will coordinate with EH&S to ensure wastewater is effectively managed and appropriately disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. As Laboratory Supervisor, you will ensure all metallography meets customer requirements, and Quality Control inspectors are fully trained and up to date in the process. You will be required to supervise all laboratory activities and implement improvements to procedures with the support of the Quality and/or Operations Manager and Quality Assurance Engineer.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Configure and administrate chemical software systems to ensure accurate and relevant data is recorded and compliant with the company QMS across all sites.
* Analyse process performance data to ensure compliance and mitigate risk of non-conformance.
* Perform and train staff in chemical testing to achieve chemical competency across all sites.
* Control and train staff in chemical additions to tanks based on test results and tank performance across all sites.
* Ensure chemical storage and handling is carried out correctly (COSHH) and that company H&S policy is followed.
* Collaborate with other departments and advise on chemical optimisation of plating tanks based on process needs across all sites.
* Compose and maintain processes and procedures as well as other controlling documents in line with the company QMS and with regulatory standards such as ISO9001 and NADCAP.
* Organize calibration and servicing of laboratory equipment in line with regulatory requirements, e.g., NADCAP ISO9001.
* Collaborate with local authorities and the Environment Agency to ensure effluent discharge complies with discharge consents and environmental permits.
* Perform and train staff in basic maintenance functions within the laboratory effluent plant and plating tanks.
* Utilize and train staff in OPEX tools such as lean 5S and best practices in the laboratory to set clear housekeeping standards.
This is not an extensive list of roles and responsibilities, and you may be asked to complete tasks within your remit not listed.
Skills:
* Understand and predict the relationship between chemicals.
* Analytical and able to find the root cause of problems.
* Knowledge of chemical formulations.
Report:
You will report directly to the Quality Manager and Global Quality Director.
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