The Laboratory supervisor is responsible for managing the daily operations of the lab. The Laboratory Supervisor will work in collaboration with numerous departments, have a thorough understanding of all Axion Polymers processes and can help contribute to business decision making. Day to day responsibility for Laboratory and Quality Control ensuring timely completion of analysis. Purchasing of equipment and supplies to ensure the lab runs smoothly. Ensure laboratory procedures are kept up to date, creating new documentation when required. Ensure laboratory staff are trained appropriately and comply with all lab rules and regulations including company health and safety policies to guarantee high quality results. Ensure safe disposal of laboratory chemicals and all laboratory waste To ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained within the laboratory and adherence to 5S practices. Direct responsibility for supervision of laboratory staff concerned with bulk and finished products testing, raw material testing, complaints testing, validation samples (i.e. process and cleaning validation samples etc.) in process QC, development & validation of analytical methods. Take the lead in internal audit teams, as well as provide monthly KPI's/Reports of laboratory performance to management, as well as highlight potential issues quickly and implement effective CAPA's (Corrective and Preventive Action) if required. Maintaining the quality management system. To carry out laboratory procedures as described in standard operating procedures in a safe and professional manner in order to produce results to the required quality. Work in line with the companys Mission, Vision and Values. Any other additional duties as required.