Quality Lead

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for update and maintenance of corporate and local formulas in system. 

• Review and update production formulas based on operational needs and works with appropriate personnel to identify; improve and implement changes.

• Initiate rework of faulty bulk batches, returned paints, aged paints and raw materials, slow moving paints in the inventory.

• Manage the Chemist and Lab Technicians in daily Quality Control to ensure specifications of products are met.

• Provides technical solutions to troubleshooting out-of-specifications production batches.

• Assist Regional QHSE Manager / Group Quality in evaluation of customer complaints, Failed Batches

• Assist Regional QHSE Manager / Group Quality in technical training of laboratory staff

• All other regional duties assigned by the Regional QHSE Manager.

Key tasks:

• Part of a team driven to identify, develop and deliver innovative solutions, driven to constantly improve quality standards – 30%

• Working closely with other specialists, including, formula support group, R&D chemists responsible for the quality control of raw materials, intermediates and finished products; operators responsible for paint production and plant maintenance. – 20%

• Rework recommendations and reduce old stock inventories – 20%

• Support Regional QHSE Manager in trouble shooting technical issues and customer complaints investigations. – 30%

• Monthly reporting of functional KPIs and process improved product to Group, Regional QHSE Manager and Factory Manager – 20%

Required education, experience and job-related skills:

• Degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Polymer Science or related

• 5 -12 years of experience paint / chemical industry

• Experience of handling quality department, QA / QC

• Read and write English

• Computer literacy

Sounds like a match?

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.

More about Hempel:

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career. 

Application due

2024-10-17

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

Quality Assurance

Industry

Chemicals

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​