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Materials Specialist Manager
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Company Name:Executive Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
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Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related scientific discipline (NQF Level 8)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical or laboratory management role, including at least 2 years' experience in a technical customer service or product development environment
- Must have experience managing analytical and physical testing laboratories
- Proven expertise in polymer formulation, materials characterisation, and laboratory instrumentation
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Demonstrated experience supervising technical personnel and laboratory operations
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing technical leadership through first-hand experience in analytical and physical testing, independently performing testing, critically interpreting data, and making informed technical decisions without reliance on subordinate staff.
- Managing the daily operations of the Analytical and Physical Property Testing Laboratory.
- Leading and developing laboratory personnel to maximise productivity and technical capability.
- Supporting Technical Services with analytical investigations, formulation support, and competitor benchmarking.
- Supporting Operations, Procurement, QHSE, and Sales through technical investigations and problem-solving.
- Managing national and international product testing, approvals, and certifications.
- Maintaining approved raw material and supplier qualification systems.
- Developing and validating new analytical and physical testing methods.
- Maintaining laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and preventative maintenance programmes.
- Coordinating external testing where specialised analyses are required.
- Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and laboratory best practices.
- Managing laboratory budgets, consumables, and capital equipment requirements.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and turnaround times.
- Providing technical leadership in material characterisation and technology development projects.
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