Laboratory Supervisor, MIN

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Supervisor, Laboratory MIN coordinates and supervises production, distribution and marketing operations in the US Minerals Laboratory location. Leads the team of Technicians, schedules daily work to ensure tests are performed according to test plans and safety procedures and meet quality requirements, results are properly documented and communicated to clients. Ensures compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies, internal standards and protocols. Performs Senior Laboratory Technician level duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises daily job performance of the group of Technicians and performs Senior Laboratory Technician duties.
• Spends approximately 50% or less time performing supervisory work:
• Has some supervisory responsibility (hiring: interviewing, selection; planning work, scheduling, performance evaluations, performance management).
• Schedules laboratory personnel as needed to ensure that all samples are properly received, identified, prepared, and analyzed in a timely manner.
• Determines the priority status of all samples in each day’s lab batch and ensure the expedited processing of samples to meet client’s requirements.
• Trains all new laboratory technicians and reinforce their training with copies of applicable ASTM, or other current standards being used to prepare samples.
• Develops and maintain maintenance schedules for all equipment located in the laboratory.
• Responsible for purchasing all laboratory equipment and supplies.  A written list of all items required to be developed and reviewed with the Branch Manager prior to purchase.  These lists should be reviewed periodically for content and effectiveness.
• Performs annual performance evaluations on all laboratory Technicians.
• Reviews data as it applies to operations and quality control daily and updates all quality control logs and charts as required.
• Develops an electronic and physical storage system where all laboratory worksheets, notebooks, tablets, and other paperwork or files can be stored to comply with company Records Retention schedule.
• Responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations for designated locations as it applies to all employees, contractors and visitors.
• Schedules and conducts monthly operations meetings to review and update procedures, to discuss existing or potential problems and their resolution, to reinforce safety rules, and clarify details of the work schedules.
• Ensures that all calibrations, standardizations, and equipment maintenance are performed at the specified times, that they are in accordance with SGS procedures and specifications, and the results of these tests are recorded in logs as required.
• Instructs all new employees on the confidentiality aspects of analytical reports and information.
• Performs the same work as a Senior Laboratory Technician for approximately 50% of the time or more:
• Conducts laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.
• Handles all samples according to Laboratory Protocol in a timely manner.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated, maintained and kept in good condition.
• Completes and maintains all laboratory reports and forms.
• Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Makes day-to-day decisions within group
• Has some employee responsibility; hiring: interviewing, selection; planning work, scheduling, performance evaluations, performance management.
• Does not make salary determinations and can hire/fire only with approval of the Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises others

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree Required
• 3+ years working in Industrial or Laboratory or Field settings Required
• 1+ years of supervisory experience Required OR equivalent combination of education and experience Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Related field Preferred
• 5+ years working in industrial or Laboratory or Field setting with experience following strict safety standards, including 1+ years of supervisory experience Pr