Third Party & Quality Analyst - Plant Chemist - CASTROL

Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: This is a Castrol requisition and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence ahead of the Castrol divestment later in 2026. From the point of the divestment, you will be employed fully by Castrol and no longer be a bp employee. Purpose of the role Integrity of the manufacturing process in the 3P sites to produce finished goods that meet QC specifications and support product performance and process improvements. Resolution of product quality and manufacturing issues. Ensure that new or modified product formulas are approved and implemented at the facilities using the proper process to ensure the quality and performance of products. The position will interface and liaise with 3P manufacturing sites & Warehouse, Procurement, suppliers, TD&PD, Quality Assurance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing capability and commercialization of products. Will also support the business and customer’s needs, while assuring compliance to the quality manual and Manufacturing Quality standards. Accountabilities Local focal point for managing Streamline and Fusion’s system and supporting processes such as RM inspection plans, setting up and maintaining QA inspection plans for finished products blends, blending processes, bulk and packaging products for the region. Supports the Regional Technology, TD; PD and 3P Operations teams to ensure product quality and integrity is incorporated into commercial manufacturing processes by examining and addressing product compatibility, co-mingling limitations, flush requirements, sampling requirements, and specific blending instructions to enable safe, effective, reliable, and efficient blending and filling of products that meet the quality specifications and standards as defined by Quality Manual & Q-Standards. Ensure effective coordination of hand blends through 3P Labs to enable new formulas launching, blending adjustments and formulas optimization. Ensure effective coordination and handling of raw material and finished product revalidation requests, in compliance with established quality and regulatory requirements. Ensure regional and local systems are kept accurate and up to date (Fusion, JDE, Lotus Notes), maintaining correct product formulation & other technical data and required testing specifications for each product. Participate actively in records and closure of customer complaints (within 3P/ Quality scope), ensuring a return on time (as the SLA) and with quality to customers. Address and monitor waiver processes, starting, following and closing the entire flow as established in Quality Manual and related procedures. Supports MOC (Management of Change) for lab, process instrumentation and blending and packaging operations with a focus on cross contamination, compatibility, and process integrity. Apply methods and techniques to find solutions to problems and apply established scientific principles to existing processes. Drive efficiency in cost and cash through lowering the cost of poor quality (COPQ), optimizing formulations and a focus on continuous improvement to underpin Best-In-Class unit cost metrics. Act as an integration point for the related Plant Lab team operating in QM. Trains others in the application of methods and procedures that enable products to be manufactured, product testing and implementing in line with standard work instructions. Works with operations and quality departments to complete RCAs and drive improvement plans to eliminate and prevent future deviations in FTPR and manufacturing processes. Monitor critical parameter trends by applying effective statistical tools, such as SPC (statistical process control), MSA, CEP programs, to proactively prevent potential failures with a continuous improvement focus. Support trouble shooting quality issues, such as failed blend, and work with QC/QA team to take corrective actions. Continuous improvement of current process to improve quality, reduce cost, and simplify manufacturing procedures (promoting a supply chain excellence culture). Work as 3P/Quality tag for all processes, new SKUs launching and projects needed to support the business in the region. Participate as internal/ external audits processes to ensure business adherence to ISO 9001 and IATF. Participate and support the 3P/Q lead in the Quality & Compliance Incident reports, investigations, action plans and records updates on EQMS database, according to the global ways of working. Support the processes of Non-Conformance reports of suppliers and third parties, ensuring adherence to Castrol's Quality Policy. Key challenges One vision/one team approach Balancing quality, compliance, and risk management while maintaining supply continuity and business needs. Maintaining consistent quality standards across external plants with different cultures, processes, and maturity levels. Managing deviations, investigations, and RCAs in environments