Laboratory Manager

13 hours ago


Perth Airport, Australia SGS Full time

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 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

**Job Description**:
The Laboratory Manager has the overall responsibility for the operation of the Laboratory. Accountability includes the effectiveness and efficiencies of the laboratory and overall quality.

**Responsibilities will include, however are not limited to**:

- Management of the laboratory to meet budget targets by ensuring operational costs are understood and controlled
- Delivery of client results by expected due dates in accordance with National KPI’s
- Planning and organising production schedules including work/task allocation.
- Ensure quality is kept to the highest standard and the quality system is maintained to ISO17025 at all times
- Manage the day to day production of the laboratory by working with section team leaders to ensure turnaround times are met
- Implement new operational improvements to improve laboratory performance including new services to close operational gaps in service
- In conjunction with technical staff and Quality Manager, assist with resources to update, validate and improve methods on a regular basis
- Develop cross training plans throughout the laboratory to create a multi skilled flexible workforce aligned to individual job enrichment and development plans
- Act as project sponsor and champion for process improvement initiatives and digital innovation

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in a commercial laboratory with production scheduling experience
- Degree in Science or equivalent tertiary education or experience
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies (Highly Desirable)
- High level of technical knowledge of Environmental Testing including laboratory instrumentation
- Knowledge of Australian Environmental guidelines
- Good understanding of IT and preferably LIMS system
- Strong communication and the ability to Collaborate Effectively
- Experience in building High Performance Teams

Additional Information
**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and


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