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SGS

Laboratory Supervisor

SGS, Fairfield, New Jersey, us, 07004

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Overview SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. It operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

Responsibilities

Training of lab personnel, daily operations of the lab, incoming sample processing, maintaining calibration of equipment.

Ensuring health and safety processes and procedures are followed, maintenance of a safe, ergonomically sound, professional work environment.

Manage daily operations of the laboratory.

Oversee safety, ergonomics, maintenance, and cleanliness of department (including upgrades, repairs, etc.).

Oversee implementation of SOPs for incoming sample processing in accordance with company policy.

Oversee/ensure all processed documentation is complete and reviewed as required.

Ensure sample workflow from logistics meets the needs of the department.

Monitor special handling of identified clients.

Establish a positive work environment that actively encourages and supports employee involvement.

Identify, develop and implement process improvement plans. Hold regularly scheduled staff meetings to ensure staff understands the expectations of the company, clients and general safety in lab operations.

Track/enter time/attendance of employees.

Prepare month-end reports.

Investigate, resolve and respond to client complaints.

Ensure company policies are followed; train and develop staff.

Monitor ongoing performance of employees; provide corrective action and counseling as required.

Work effectively with internal departments to resolve problems; demonstrate interpersonal skills to gain cooperation and foster continuous improvements.

Strong written and spoken English skills; other languages are advantageous.

Persuasive, diplomatic, and able to convey concepts clearly; strong ability to sell ideas.

Hands-on, open-minded, proactive team player.

Ensure on-time delivery of test reports free of errors and meet customer expectations.

Implement efficiency improvement, process improvement, and 5S processes.

Qualifications Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree in Science, with emphasis in chemistry or other related field.

3-5 years in a management and/or supervisory role.

Prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry preferred.

Prior experience with instrumentation and calibrations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Must be able to work with all chemicals, petrochemicals and petroleum products.

Excellent communication, writing, presenting and analytical skills.

Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Willingness and ability to work with minimal supervision and to effectively prioritize and schedule workload to meet requirements and deadlines.

Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues; quickly and efficiently completes tasks.

Ability to build and lead an effective team and foster a sense of collaboration to achieve goals.

Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions.

Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.

Retirement savings plan.

Continuous professional development and training opportunities.

A dynamic, collaborative work environment.

Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands

Stand: Occasionally

Move or traverse: Frequently

Sit: Constantly

Use hands: Constantly

Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally

Climb or balance: Occasionally

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally

Talk/hear: Constantly

Taste/Smell: Occasionally

Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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