Laboratory Manager
2 weeks ago
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Petrolube is the largest lubricants producer and supplier in Saudi Arabia.
Home to the iconic Petromin brand, Petrolube offers customers superior quality products that meet their evolving needs. We do this through an unrivalled range of high-quality, increasingly sustainable, and diverse portfolio of brands.
Job Summary
Manage the laboratory operation at Petrolube's Jeddah plant. Responsible to manage laboratory personnel, oversee smooth running of QC activities related to FG, RMs and all samples tested within the lab, maintain accreditation of the lab, run reformulation projects, and collaborate with stakeholders such as Technology, QA, Plant operations, Supply Chain, 3P contractors etc. to effectively execute the job responsibilities. Manage CAPEX and OPEX related to Laboratory operation.
Principals Responsibilities
Laboratory operation management:
- Manage day-to-day operation of Quality Control (Q.C.) and Product Development at Jeddah Laboratory.
- Manage laboratory and personnel KPIs.
- Manage quality standards such as ISO 17025, ISO 9001, SASO certifications etc.
- Manage laboratory CAPEX and OPEX inc. review and upgrades.
- Manage workflow within the laboratory.
- Manage smooth working of laboratory equipment through preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Propose and execute enhancements to the laboratory infrastructure and systems in line with business requirements and aspirations.
- Supervise a team of Chief Chemists, Chemists, and Laboratory Assistants.
- Ensure competence development of team.
- Collaboration: With Technology team for NPIs, work-offs, blend optimization, complaint management, new RM approvals etc.
- QA and Compliance for laboratory certification and quality management.
- Plant operations for day-to-day execution of FG and RM QC with agreed TAT.
- Supply chain for RM quality management.
- Technical Services and After Sales e.g. for trouble-shooting, field trials etc.
HSEQ and Company policy:
- Care for own and the team's safety and ensure third parties' adhere to HSE guidelines, adopting and multiplying risk prevention attitudes and promoting health in general.
- Compliance with the legal dispositions and the internal HSEQ procedures.
- Work towards preservation of the environment, contribute to the elimination of workplace accident risks, and occupational diseases.
- Works in compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Mental Demands
Important part of the job:
- Daily supervision of team of Senior Chemists, Chemists, and Laboratory Assistants.
- Close working with Plant Operations, Technology, QA, and Supply Chain.
Difficult/Complex Part of Job:
- Communication and working relationships.
- Manage TAT.
Creativity required in the job:
- Solve non-routine problems with product quality and optimize work-offs.
- Creates a high-performance culture within the team, encouraging a continuing desire to learn and improve performance using best practices.
Job Knowledge:
- University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
- More than 5 years in lubricants or similar laboratory.
Knowledges:
- Formulation of lubricants
- Physical-chemical analysis
- QC and R&D equipment
- Cost & Budget Management
- ISO 9001, ISO 17025
- Associate
- Full-time
- Other
- Industries
- Oil and Gas
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