QC Supervisor

Discipline: Polymers
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££28k - 35k per year
Contact name: Jack Parker

Contact email: jack.parker@sciencesr.com
Job ref: 6054
Published: about 1 month ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a QC Supervisor to join a leading coatings manufacturer based in Greater Manchester. As a QC Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the QC laboratory, conducting physical testing on raw materials and finished products, developing processes and updating/maintaining SOPs.

To be considered for this role, you will hold a minimum HND/HNC in Chemistry or a related field, with experience working in a fast-paced QC laboratory conducting physical testing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the QC laboratory
  • Conduct physical testing on raw materials and finished products, tests include solids, viscosity, colour etc.
  • To provide technical expertise to develop manufacturing processes and testing methods, updating SOPs throughout as well as overall documentation control
  • Re-formulate existing products on exercises including raw material changes and cost-reduction projects

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Hold a minimum HND/HNC in Chemistry or related subject
  • Experience working in a QC Laboratory, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential
  • Knowledge of coatings would be advantageous but not essential