QA Manager

Primary responsibilities: • Maintain and continuously improve the laboratory Quality Management System in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. • Act as the Management Representative for the laboratory and ensure the effective implementation of quality policies and procedures. Specific responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain the laboratory Quality Plan to ensure compliance with quality management requirements. • Compile, review, and maintain the Quality Assurance (QA) Manual and approve quality-related procedures and documentation. • Manage and coordinate quality surveillance activities, including internal audits, quality reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and corrective action programs, in collaboration with the QHSE Manager. • Recommend, develop, and contribute to quality-related training programs to enhance staff competency and quality awareness. • Coordinate and facilitate all third-party quality assessments, audits, and accreditation activities. • Manage and respond to client quality assurance enquiries, requests, and correspondence. • Advise operational management on quality management systems, quality requirements, and compliance matters. • Represent the company at relevant trade, industry, standards, and professional association meetings on quality-related matters. • Provide guidance and support for new test method development and validation activities. • Undertake any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time. Requirements: • Degree in Chemistry related field. • 5 years quality assurance / management experience in handling gas/petrochemical products. • Able to coordinate and motivate a team towards a common goal • Able to maintain highest quality standard all the time • Able to maintain good turn around time (TAT) and on time delivery (OTD) • Technical knowledge and experience in related field and in using quality management methods and tools • Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously • Able to interact with all levels of management, suppliers and clients • Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills • Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls • Works well under pressure, challenges status quo • Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity • Knowledge of ISO systems and procedures • Proficient in statistical and analytical reporting • Knowledge of computing skills and able to generate graphs/charts