Laboratory Supervisor

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 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

**Job Description**:
The Supervisor is responsible for all activities, operations and staff within the assigned department.
- Responsible for designing/executing development and training programs for employees.
- Completing annual PA performance reviews
- Working with department administration to be accountable for the Health, Safety and Environment of personnel and the enforcement of all regulations, maintaining 100% on report card
- Working with department administration to be accountable for quality - monitor and maintain lab QC standards. Complete QC chart monitoring
- Executing production work and reviewing data
- Answers queries regarding data review by GBS and delegates to Chief/Senior Chemist as necessary
- Accountable for maintaining production, quality and financial targets
- Accountable for routine and non-routine equipment maintenance
- Acts as back up to the Chief/Senior Chemist in their absence
- Investigates and reports details for CAPA investigations with sign off and implementation of corrective actions
- Participates and executes WCS events within the department
- Ensures staffing and supplies are adequate to meet capacity and TAT requirements
- Responsible for daily manoeuvring of priorities, troubleshooting equipment failures and resolving process problems within the department.
- Plan and initiate procedures and systems necessary to ensure the maintenance and improvement of the company quality system.

**Qualifications**:

- Education: Minimum of a Post-Secondary Education in a Science related program or equivalent experience or training
- Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of relevant laboratory work experience required.
- Minimum 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience is required.
- Specific technical skills:

- Strong leadership skills and experience in the supervising of small technical teams, ideally including the supervising of people in a minerals related laboratory.
- Previous experience using laboratory instruments and the ability to operate and trouble-shoot them.
- Knowledge of good laboratory practices and good management practices.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skill.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment.
- Must use good judgment to identify and resolve problems on the job. When in difficulty refer problems to his/her Manager for resolution.
- Advanced level of creativity required in solving routine problems.
- Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
- Travel to other SGS locations may be required from time to time.
- Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

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