NQAC Lab Manager (Microbiological) - Navanakorn Factory

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Location: Pathum Thani, Nikom Navanakorn
Company: Nestlé
Business Unit/Division: Technical & Production
Full-time
Minimum 5 years’ experience in application of analytical techniques and previously deputy team leader or deputy technical or quality manager

A DAY IN THE LIFE...

• Provide technical leadership and support to the Indochina and Vietnam markets, ensuring microbiological laboratory operations comply with Nestlé Good Laboratory Practices (NGLP), laboratory safety requirements, and quality management systems.

• Serve as Technical Management Team member and Deputy Quality Manager for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, driving continuous improvement of technical requirements and laboratory quality systems

• Deliver scientific laboratory training, coaching, and technical support to Nestlé factories, NQAC laboratories, and co-manufacturers within the SPOC network.

• Ensure laboratory proficiency, effectiveness, and operational excellence through robust microbiological testing, method validation, verification, and continuous performance monitoring.

• Lead competency development programs and manage the training portfolio for NQAC employees to build technical capabilities and maintain required skill levels.

• Support laboratory operations and customer service activities while acting as SHE Champion to promote a strong safety culture and compliance with laboratory safety standards.

• Manage laboratory CAPEX, maintenance budgets, and operational resources to ensure cost-effective laboratory performance and sustainable growth.

• Maintain and continuously improve laboratory documentation, procedures, work instructions, and quality records to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.

ARE YOU A FIT?

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Biological Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related disciplines.

• 5+ years of experience in microbiology laboratory operations, quality assurance, laboratory management, or analytical services.

• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories.

• Proven experience in laboratory audits, method validation/verification, and quality management systems.

• Experience in coaching, technical training, and stakeholder management across multiple sites or markets.

• Proven experience in coaching, technical training, and capability development.

• Working knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is preferred.

• Strong communication skills in both Thai and English.

• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project management skills.