Senior Site Laboratory Manager (Various Sites) (SSLM25)

SGS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Site Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory operations in a dynamic environment. This pivotal role involves managing production planning, ensuring compliance with quality control systems, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record in laboratory management. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to quality and integrity, and make a significant impact in the field of civil engineering testing. If you're passionate about excellence and ready to lead a talented team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma with 10-15 years of experience in laboratory management.
• Competent in quality control and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory production planning and ensure deadlines are met.
• Liaise with clients and implement quality control systems.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Integrity

Energy and Passion

Education

National Diploma or NQF 6

Grade 12 or NQF 4

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company 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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS South Africa, Matrolab Division, is seeking to fill a key role in its Civil Engineering Site Laboratories. The role involves providing, implementing, and managing a laboratory production plan as per the site requirements. The Senior Site Laboratory Manager will ensure all client communication is directed to the relevant Regional Manager and that requests are acted upon while maintaining discipline on site.

The ideal candidate for this position will have good leadership skills, integrity, and interpersonal skills, and will be able to command respect from those they deal with. They should possess enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives and ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, with any deviations reported without delay, is essential.

Job Description

1. A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for laboratory management production planning on site and meeting deadlines.
2. A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for liaising with clients and the relevant regional manager.
3. A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for ensuring reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
4. A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for the implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
5. A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for a multi-disciplinary site laboratory including soils, concrete, asphalt, seals, and aggregates.
6. A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
7. A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for assisting technicians with any job, whether it is on site or inside the laboratory, as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager.
8. A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
9. A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for following all SGS policies and procedures on site, including but not limited to payroll, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
10. Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.
11. Ensure all SGS mandatory training (e.g. OI Toolbox, Annual Integrity, Social Media) is completed as required.
12. All timesheets, claim forms, and payroll instructions must be sent to the relevant departments in a timely manner.

Qualifications

1. Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 / Grade 12 or NQF4 equivalent or skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.
2. Driver's License.
3. Relevant National Diploma and ten years of relevant experience or NQF 6 and ten years of relevant experience. OR
4. Grade 12 and fifteen years of relevant experience or NQF4 and fifteen years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

1. Competent and qualified to perform all tests in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate.
2. Competent and qualified to implement quality laboratory control.
3. Competent and qualified to supervise and execute all fieldwork.
4. Familiarity with COLTO.
5. Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
6. Competent and qualified to perform all tests (TMH 1 and SANS) in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate.
7. Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook).