Laboratory Manager Kathu

Laboratory Manager Kathu

Location : Kathu, Northern Cape

Salary : R - R

Employer : SGS

Posted : today

Job Description

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Role and Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Manager, SGS Kathu has overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of the operations infrastructure of all Geochem facilities at the UMK Mine site.
• Through continuous improvement, optimize the utilization of the laboratories and capacity to ensure throughput and quality according to client's requirements and compliance with our integrity programs.
• Plan and develop operational requirements for the areas of responsibility and ensure the smooth running of these facilities.
• Ensure that the overall production and quality objectives for the Geochem facility under their control are achieved.
• Collectively manage and utilize the laboratory resources (human resources, equipment, IT software & hardware and training) to ensure a sound operational infrastructure in the Geochem facility.
• Through sound applications, ensure the required quality standards in the Geochem department are achieved.
• Manage customer complaints and claims through a systematic approach with clear resolution within the required timelines.
• Liaise with clients regarding queries, concerns, and all relevant technical matters.
• Responsible for provision and planning of resources and the technical requirements for all major projects in the division.
• Responsible for continuous improvement in the department to ensure client and industry demands are met.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures and protocols and ensure they are adopted and communicated to all laboratory employees.
• Drive ongoing improvement to meet market requirements through method development and modification of existing services; explore broadening the company’s scope of accreditation.
• Responsible for effective cost control to maximize customer value without compromising service quality.
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity.
• Lead, coach and develop the operating team in the laboratory.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.
• Responsible for all SANAS matters relating to accreditation and compliance with the SGS quality management system.
• Accountable for meeting business budget revenues and profitability forecasts.
• Build and maintain a cohesive and motivated team focused on client service and collaboration between technical groups.
• Responsible for long- and short-term strategic operational development of the Geochem facility.
• Contribute ideas and support to global Minerals structures within the Group.
• Set annual budget targets for revenue and profit for the Geochem department, in collaboration with the Regional SGS Geochem Manager.
• Must have local technical product knowledge.
• Develop budgets for specific local projects and new services.
• Ensure appropriate service levels as per agreement with clients.
• Cease use of equipment that may pose a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and report to higher authority to take action.
• Cease work that may affect the quality of services and report to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate formal improvement requests when deviations occur, improvements are identified, or nonconformities are identified.
• Responsible for all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Maintain contractor pack files and conduct weekly safety talks / meetings as required.
• Complete all Safety documentation for Month-End OI & Quality Reports, and BOSS invoicing.
• Implement SGS and UMK Safety Policies, COPs and SOPs; maintain HSE documentation and improve continuously.
• Appointed as SHE Coordinator and ICAM investigator.
• Attend and conduct H&S meetings as required.

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