Job Opportunity: QC Laboratory Planner
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented QC Laboratory Planner to manage and coordinate testing schedules for raw materials and finished products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Testing Schedule Management: Oversee and coordinate QC testing schedules, ensuring timely execution aligned with production and business needs.
* Resource Coordination: Ensure optimal allocation of laboratory personnel and equipment, monitoring resource utilization and efficiency.
* Financial Management: Collaborate with finance and procurement to ensure budget adherence, monitor QC costs, and suggest cost-saving initiatives.
* Process Optimisation: Continuously look for opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency, partnering with QC and other teams to implement improvements.
* Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify potential risks related to testing capacity, resource shortages, or scheduling conflicts, creating contingency plans to minimize disruptions to QC operations.
* Data Analysis & Reporting: Regularly analyse performance data related to QC operations, preparing reports for management offering insights and actionable recommendations for ongoing process improvement.
* System Utilization: Leverage the capabilities of systems to monitor and optimize testing activities, using tools to track workloads, prioritise tasks, and maintain adherence to QC timelines.
* Collaboration Across Teams: Work in close partnership with other departments, including production, supply chain, and R&D, to ensure alignment between QC testing schedules and the overall production timeline.
Requirements:
* Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Quality Management, Operations, Laboratory Sciences, or Business).
* Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a planning, scheduling, or operations role, ideally within a laboratory or manufacturing environment.
* Skills: Proficiency with laboratory planning tools; strong financial skills, ability to multitask, organise and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Desirable Qualifications: Experience in Quality Control or Laboratory Operations, familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), project management experience or certification.