Client Service Supervisor

SGS; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS, located in Harrisburg, is seeking a leader for the Client Service departments. This role involves overseeing operations, training personnel, and ensuring compliance with standards. With a strong focus on quality management and client interaction, the ideal candidate will possess relevant educational qualifications and years of experience in laboratory operations.

Responsibilities also include vehicle maintenance, performance reviews, and effective problem-solving skills, ensuring all client needs are met while maintaining a professional environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Microbiology/Chemistry or equivalent work experience is required.
• 3+ years experience in Client Service or Laboratory Operations is needed.
• Effective communication skills across multiple disciplines are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Client Service Receiving and Courier functions as required.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training personnel.
• Schedule personnel to facilitate an efficient operation.

Skills

Problem prevention and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel

Client interaction skills

Ability to work independently

Education

4-year degree in Microbiology/Chemistry or related field

3+ years experience in Client Service or Laboratory Operations

3-5 years experience in a commercial food testing laboratory

Tools

LIMS

ASnAP systems

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Responsible for providing leadership, direction, and training to Client Service Technicians, Couriers, Client Ambassadors/Client Service Representatives and other workers in the Sample Receiving and Courier Departments. Facilitates employee conformance to Good Laboratory Practices and all specified Operating Procedures. Ensures compliance to all client requirements and communicates requirements to laboratory personnel.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees all Client Service Receiving, Ambassador and Courier functions as required
• Performs Client Service Receiving, Ambassador and Courier functions as necessary
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training Sample Receiving, Courier and Ambassador personnel
• Coordinate courier pick-ups with clients, track courier pick-ups and create reports for billing purposes
• Interface with outside shipping providers to ensure clients requirements are met
• Responsible for vehicle maintenance to make sure vehicles are in proper working order
• Provides feedback to direct reports, conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing guidance for continued employee development
• Schedules personnel to facilitate an efficient operation
• Communicates necessary changes or information to his or her department
• Identifies quality related problems and initiates immediate investigation, corrective action, and follow up
• Ensure the Quality Management System is maintained in accordance with the ISO 17025 standards
• Navigate complex client requests involving multiple projects and sites
• Interprets and evaluates problems occurring which may not conform to clearly established practices and precedents. Knowledge of a variety of complex rules, procedures or work methods.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4-year degree in Microbiology/Chemistry, related field, or equivalent work experience Required
• 3+ year experience in Client Service or Laboratory Operations Required
• Effective problem prevention and problem-solving skills. Required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary to cross multiple disciplines Required
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Word/Excel Required
• Proficiency with LIMS and ASnAP systems Required
• Ability to interact with clients effectively while maintaining a professional and pleasant work approach even under stressful conditions Required
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision Required
• Flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable need Required
• 3-5 year experience in a commercial food testing laboratory Preferred

Additional Information

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.