Laboratory Supervisor (QC.Material)

About the role

The QC Material position plays an important role in controlling and ensuring the quality of raw materials used in the production process, particularly glazes and related materials. The role covers material preparation, quality inspection, problem analysis, and monitoring quality trends to prevent defects and reduce waste in the production process.

Key responsibilities

• Control and monitor the quality of glazes, including glaze preparation and reclaim glazes, to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Adjust glaze color and rheological properties when they do not meet the required quality standards.
• Prepare glazes and materials for production, including materials for repair and refire processes.
• Monitor glaze quality trends and identify potential quality issues to support preventive actions.
• Prepare quality inspection records, monitoring reports, and summarize quality results for management.
• Coordinate with the Glaze Preparation and Production teams to ensure quality and production requirements are achieved.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure equipment is ready for use according to preventive maintenance and calibration plans.
• Support continuous improvement activities and work with the Production team to improve production processes, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure working areas and processes comply with company SHE and safety standards.
• Support the implementation of standardized work processes and ISO 9001 quality requirements.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Technology, Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or other related fields
• 3–5 years or more of relevant experience, preferably in a ceramic manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of ceramic materials and tableware glazing processes
• Knowledge and experience in using measuring and laboratory equipment
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to supervise and coordinate a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and improve quality inspection standards and processes
• Good understanding of quality standards and continuous improvement practices
• Good computer literacy, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint