Operations Lead: Sample & Dangerous Goods

SGS; Sepang; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS in Sepang, Malaysia, is seeking an Operations Executive to manage day-to-day sample management and hazardous materials handling. You will ensure samples and shipments are received, identified, stored, packed, documented, dispatched, tracked, and disposed of safely in line with procedures and requirements.

You will coordinate daily activities, maintain accurate records, support regulatory and safety standards, and drive efficiency and quality across operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sample management, logistics, warehouse operations, laboratory support, or hazardous materials handling.
• Valid dangerous goods training or certification relevant to assigned transport modes and duties.
• Working knowledge of sample traceability, inventory control, packaging, labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and shipping documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to use inventory, laboratory, or shipment tracking systems.
• Able to work shifts, outside normal hours, and travel when operationally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily sample receipt, registration, labelling, storage, retrieval, transfer, dispatch, return, and disposal activities.
• Perform dangerous goods classification support, packaging, marking, labelling, and shipment preparation in accordance with approved procedures and competency authorisation.
• Plan daily work priorities and coordinate collections, deliveries, couriers, laboratories, customers, and relevant internal teams.
• Monitor turnaround time, pending items, storage capacity, service issues, and operational KPIs; escalates delays or risks promptly.
• Maintain good housekeeping, proper segregation, suitable storage conditions, and readiness of operational areas and equipment.
• Prepare and check operational and shipping documents, including Safety Data Sheets, Dangerous Goods Declarations, airway bill information, manifests, checklists, and handover records, where authorised.
• Maintain complete records for internal review, audits, customer enquiries, and regulatory inspections.
• Provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders on sample status, shipment progress, documentation gaps, and service issues.
• Identify recurring operational gaps and propose practical improvements to safety, productivity, traceability, turnaround time, and customer service.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions and verify completion of assigned actions.
• Share operational knowledge and provide task guidance to new or less-experienced team members when assigned.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Logistics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SGS in Sepang, Malaysia, is seeking an Operations Executive to manage day-to-day sample management and hazardous materials handling. You will ensure samples and shipments are received, identified, stored, packed, documented, dispatched, tracked, and disposed of safely in line with procedures and requirements.

You will coordinate daily activities, maintain accurate records, support regulatory and safety standards, and drive efficiency and quality across operations.