Laboratory Operations Manager

5 days ago


Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa SGS Full time
Job Title: Laboratory Manager

SGS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Laboratory Manager to lead our Geochem facility at the Barberton site.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain the operations infrastructure of all Geochem facilities.
  • Optimize laboratory utilization and capacity to ensure throughput and quality.
  • Plan and develop operational requirements for the areas of responsibility.
  • Ensure the smooth running of facilities and achievement of production and quality objectives.
  • Manage laboratory resources, including human resources, equipment, and IT software and hardware.
  • Ensure quality standards are met through sound applications and systematic approaches.
  • Liaise with clients regarding queries, concerns, and technical matters.
  • Provide and plan resources and technical requirements for major projects.
  • Ensure continuous improvement in the department to meet client and industry demands.
  • Accountable for health and safety procedures and protocols.
  • Ensure effective cost control and maximum benefit for customers.
  • Operate to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the operating team.
  • Adhere to quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Requirements:
  • BSc or NDip in Chemistry or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a commercial laboratory environment.
  • 5 years supervision at management level in a geochemical field.
  • Extensive experience with laboratory operations.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.
Competencies:
  • Ability to translate operational strategy into pragmatic action plans.
  • Ability to interact with clients at all levels.
  • Mastery in operational activities and principles with related technical knowledge.
  • Ability to work autonomously with regular communication to management.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Works well under pressure.
  • Fluent English and local language an asset.
  • Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
  • Sound financial acumen.
  • Management skills.
  • Client liaison and good communication skill.

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