Job ID 32535 **PROBAN QC Supervisor** Regular Oldbury, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Oldbury,United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) My candidate profile Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come. **We are looking for:** We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated QC Supervisor for our busy UKAS Accredited Test Laboratory. The role will involve managing a small team of laboratory assistants involved in the flame resistant testing of PROBAN textiles produced by our global network of licensed customers **We count on you for:** + to ensure that test results are provided to the customers to meet the service level agreement of the laboratory. + will eventually be the lead contact during the laboratory’s annual UKAS visit and be responsible for providing evidence to clear any identified non-compliances. + will need to maintain the system for calibrating test apparatus to meet UKAS requirements. Where necessary, the candidate will carry out confidence checks of laboratory equipment. + will ensure that interlaboratory and intralaboratory exercises are conducted and will review the data to ensure that the laboratory’s competence is maintained. + When required in periods of high activity or for holiday cover, will be involved in flame retardant testing of samples received by the laboratory. + will be involved in internal auditing meetings and will oversee the submission of corrective actions to clear any non-compliances. + will be involved in raising job notes to the site maintenance team to ensure that key equipment and the infrastructure of the laboratory areas are maintained. + will liaise with external manufacturers of test equipment when issues are found. + will carry out performance reviews for the laboratory team and be involved in setting annual objectives. + will be responsible for raising orders for and maintaining the inventory of consumables used by the laboratory. + will have responsibility for the PROBAN labelling scheme for licensees/garment manufacturers. + will be the main point of contact for PROBAN quality related enquiries from our global network of licensees. **You can count on us for:** + Being part of a dynamic team at the core of our company. + A full range of benefits as expected from a successful company. + Opportunities for growth and development. + Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds. **You will bring:** + Qualified to Degree, HND or equivalent. + Supervisory experience (track record of managing staff). + Experience of working within a Quality System, preferably UKAS or ISO 9001. + Proficient in MS and Google based Systems. + An understanding of test methods/performance standards. + Practically minded. + Good problem solving skills. **The successful candidate must have:** + Experience of managing personnel and have an in-depth knowledge of maintaining a Quality System. **You** **will** **get:** + Competitive salary and benefits package (including DC pension scheme, employee incentive and profit sharing schemes; optional private medical insurance scheme. Access to on-site physiotherapist, optician and occupational support. On-site canteen and free parking) + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations + Training platform for all employees + Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological) **Additional information:** + This role is located in the UK at our Oldbury, West Midlands site. The site is close to major roads, Langley Green train station and many bus routes. + The role is office/laboratory based, 5 days/week (Mon-Fri). About us + Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. + At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. \#