Laboratory Team Lead

Reports to:

Operations Manager 

Job Purpose

Responsible of managing, planning, and coordinating CPL Malaysia sampling lab to guarantee the required service and quality levels and ensuring that the sampling lab operations are carried out in a safe way for people and the environment and following CPL QSHE procedures.

To support Operations in administrative tasks and training of the team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

COMPOUNDING LAB

• Prioritise work of compounders for achieving the KPI
• Monitor lab output and look for opportunities of efficiency improvement.
• Ensure that oils are weighted in the most accurate way in accordance with the company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that all consumables and supplies are always available for the compounders.
• Communicate with other departments any issue which could delay the expected delivery date of the samples.
• Manage all waste generated in the factory (empty drums, absorbants, pipettes, general waste,…). Coordinate the collections by the external waste managers.
• Carry out the specific trainings for the staff
• Ensure that RM, bases & solutions stocks are up to date by actioning picking exceptions.
• Responsible to maintain the stocks of all consumables.
• Monitor staff absenteeism.

Skills and Attributes Required

• Knowledge of production processes
• Knowledge of Management Systems (ISO 9001/14001)
• English knowledge
• Leadership and personnel management
• Good communication & organization skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Analytical and data interpreting skills
• Work well under pressure and results driven
• Degree in Industrial engineering, chemistry or related areas preferred
• Experience in the similar position for at least 2 years