Quality Production Laboratory Manager

Quality Production Laboratory Manager 

As Quality Production Laboratory Manager you will manage the day-to-day operations of a laboratory that tests and analyses the quality of the organization’s raw material, in-process products and finished goods and. You will also manage the day-today operations of the Colour making-/ Multi-Tint department. This position is reporting to the Site Operations Leader at our location in Kampen.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Key tasks  

• Develop, implement and monitor laboratory operating procedures to ensure that experiments and analyses are conducted within established budgets and according to established scientific standards 
• Prioritize and allocate laboratory operations and workflow so that the laboratory’s equipment and resources are used efficiently and work schedules and targets are met 
• Liaise with other functional and operational area managers (R&D, production, etc.) to understand their current and future product testing needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into laboratory operations 
• Establish annual laboratory budgets, monitor the cost and effectiveness of laboratory activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume and quality performance targets 
• Research, evaluate and recommend investments in technology, equipment, systems or other assets that will enhance the laboratory performance 
• Ensure that all laboratory equipment is properly calibrated and ready to be used at all times 
• Ensure that all formulas are updated into the system and database is kept in a secure environment 
• Follow all guidelines and Group procedures regarding Health & Safety and Environment 
• Make calculations for upscaling, troubleshooting and reallocations, making products fit for production in Kampen (PF/PM- Production Masters) or helping phase out to other plants. 

The following is required for this role:

Required education, experience and job-related skills 

• MBOplus-HBO (or  equal to MBOplus-HBO practice work and think level) 
• Vocational education in Chemistry or Higher Laboratory degree would be valuable 
• 3 or more years of experience as a laboratory technician
• Knowledge of the paint and coating technologies incl. base paints/colouring-colourants
• Ability to work as part of a team, with excellent people skills and developing talents, as well as work individually 
• Ability to communicate in English e.g. during audits 
• Computer skills, e.g. Excel 
• Knowledge of ERP systems e.g. Dynamics 365 updating routings & formula’s 
• Demonstrated Capability to drive for results, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, such as Continuous Improvement/Lean skills e.g. Green Belt, SPC (statistical process control) is an pre or shall be certified as part of training schedule.

Application and further information

Application due

Seniority Level

Job Functions

Industry

Chemicals

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​