Industry:
Chemicals
Job Category:
Manufacturing – Quality
QC Laboratory Leader (m/w/d)
Lead one of the Quality Control laboratories, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of operations while managing and developing the team. Drive product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of methods and processes.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage QC lab team, including coaching and training
* Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
* Oversee testing and release of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods
* Collaborate with Production and Supply Chain on testing priorities and release planning
* Ensure availability, validation, calibration, and proper use of lab methods/equipment
* Manage retention samples per defined protocols
* Analyze development samples and assess application-relevant properties
* Troubleshoot equipment issues with internal/external support
* Conduct and interpret statistical analyses (e.g., SQC, Gage R&R)
* Drive continuous improvement (test automation, method accuracy, equipment selection)
* Develop advanced analytical methods (e.g., GC, HPLC)
Profile
* Degree/certification as Chemical Technician (or equivalent) with QC/analytics experience (GC focus)
* Proven leadership and team development skills
* Strong knowledge of lab safety and chemical handling
* Expertise in analytics, data interpretation, method development, and validation
* Proactive, solution-oriented, and cost-aware
* Skilled in SAP, LIMS, Microsoft 365
* Fluent German, good English
Preferred
* Experience in IATF 16949 environments
* Certification in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma
* Advanced LIMS expertise