, India

Job Family Group:

Downstream Supply Chain

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

October 13, 2023

Business unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

If you’re highly proactive, safety-conscious, and can thrive in a complex and uncertain situation then, this role might be for you!

Where you fit

Shell Global Lubricants is the world’s #1 lubricants supplier and has been so for the past 16 years. We bring the Shell purpose of Powering Progress to life by producing the world’s best lubricants, driven by impeccable quality, clean innovation, and a customer-first focus.

We generate value for Shell as a vibrant and resilient cash engine, and our accelerated growth agenda and long-term strategy has us poised to do even more.

In this role, you work with Product Management, Operational Product Manager, or the Product Quality Coordinator in the region to improve accuracy, efficiency, cost effectiveness and reliability of laboratory to carry out testing of components and blended products in accordance with testing requirements referred to in GPC (LQS and GQS).

What’s the role?

As QA Manager, you ensure the quality of products manufactured and distributed by Shell Lubricants in the Country of operations meets Shell, customer and legislative requirements.

• Ensure Plant laboratory compliance with Shell Group or local HSSE standards and external requirements.
• Implement Lubricant and Grease Quality System (LQS & GQS) in the laboratory.
• Oversee sampling and testing of raw materials, lubricants, and fuels.
• Interpret test data for product certification and work with managers for waivers if needed.
• Monitor base oil quality impact on blended lubricants portfolio and adjust Bills of Material accordingly.
• Resolve customer complaints related to product quality and prevent recurrence.
• Address off-spec products by determining corrective actions with optimization of costs.
• Participate in Lubricants Laboratory Correlation Scheme (LLCS) quarterly.
• Collaborate with Product Management to review formulations and optimize costs.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing Right First-Time performance with the Production Team.
• Manage and maintain GSAP systems, upgrades, Journey to Excellence, and Asset Integrity – Process Safety Program.
• Ensure alignment with global initiatives, high performance standards, and best practices.
• Operate virtually, leveraging networks for effective delivery without line responsibility.

What we need from you:

• Preferably with Degree in Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering with min 12 to 15years of experience in handling Laboratory.
• Awareness level in the following:
  • Compliance, Control & Exposure Mgmt.  
  • External Focus
  • Integrating Customer Requirements 
  • Managing Supply Chain Performance
  • Supply Chain Management Discipline
  • Works and embeds change
• Knowledge level in the following areas:
  • Builds Shared Vision  
  • Champions Customer and Stakeholder Focus
  • Demonstrates Courage
  • Demonstrates Self Mastery
  • Facility Op(jet/tank/blend/fill/grease)
  • Manages business performance
  • Maximizes Business Opportunities 
  • Personal creativity and innovation
  • Product Stewardship
  • Tech expertise of elements of the CVP
  • Values Difference
• Skill level in
  • Analyses and solves problems                      
  • Communication and persuasion
  • Delivers Results Through Others                   
  • Displays Interpersonal Effectiveness             
  • Manage contract service prov & suppliers   
  • Manage Quality Assurance                            
  • Motivates, Coaches and Develops                
  • Team working                   
  • Uses computer and communication systems
• Mastery level in Laboratory Activities   

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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