Laboratory Manager

4 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Caprichem Full time

Ensure the workplace is always neat and clean i.e. A place for everything, and everything on its place.
- Ensure safety standards are in place and implemented.
- Conduct QC testing on production batches in process.
- Manage and maintain the process for Retention Sampling.
- Calibrate Laboratory equipment and maintain the register.
- Maintain and replenish Laboratory reagents, glassware, and other utensils.
- Assist with R&D work as required.
- Monitor the cross check of all Raw Materials weighed off by Mixers and ensure accuracy.
- Identify training needs for Mixers and conduct training where required.
- Assist with Internal Audits as required.
- Identify new/improved test methods and/or equipment to keep the Company at the forefront of development.
- SABS updates and audits is essential.

**Requirements**:

- A formal qualification in chemistry is required.
- 3-5 Years experience as lab manager in the chemical manufacturing industry.
- Experience in personal care is essential.
- Good knowledge Quality management systems, ISO 9001 and SABS
- Able to start ASAP

**Job Specification Activities**:
Time Management:

- Attend the Production Planning meeting at 07:30 each morning.
- Familiarise yourself with the workload for the day and plan accordingly.
- Know what jobs Production staff are busy with and where the panics are.

Quality Control:

- Check all samples coming to the lab as soon as possible.
- Prompt Mixers to bring samples for re-testing where the batch was tweaked.
- Keep the Production Board up-to-date.
- Calibrate the pH meter on 2-weekly basis and maintain the register.
- Ensure job cards are signed by Mixers and filled out correctly.
- Cross check all Raw Material weights and counter sign job cards.
- Maintain the Raw Material warehouse and keep stock clearly marked and stacked.
- Pay attention to detail.

**House Keeping**:

- Ensure the Laboratory and Production plant are left clean, tidy, and safe at the end of each working day.
- Oversee daily/weekly cleaning of the Laboratory and Production plant in accordance with the Cleaning Schedule.
- Report all safety and maintenance matters to the Managing Director.

Ability to Commute:

- Cape Town, Western Cape (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Relocate before starting work (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/02/22



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