Commercial Laboratory Manager

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Commercial Laboratory ManagerContractCompany DescriptionSGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. SGS South Africa, Matrolab Division,  is seeking to fill a key role in its Durban Commercial Laboratory.  The incumbent will be required to manage a commercial laboratory and site laboratories awarded to the office. He / She will be responsible for all laboratory related tasks, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. He / She shall be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the SGS quality systems.The ideal candidate for this position will be a person with good leadership skills,  integrity and good interpersonal skills and is able to command respect from those he/she deals with, whilst possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives and ultimately ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, and any deviation is reported without delay.Job DescriptionA Commercial Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor is responsible to submit quotations and tenders to existing and potential clients.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor is responsible to ensure meeting budget and L&C.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor is responsible for marketing and increasing the SGS footprint.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor is responsible for the annual performance appraisals and training for all reporting staff.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor is to submit all monthly and quarterly reports as and when requested.Submit all information to the relevant HRBP/Payroll Administrator within the required timeframe and correct format.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor is responsible to ensure the accreditation and Health and Safety regulations requirements are adhered to in and around the laboratory.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the correct test methods are followed.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is responsible liaison with clients for receiving job instruction.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to review of job instructions and approve for processingA Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to review and source of resources where necessaryA Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to channel instructions to applicable divisionA Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to monitor progress to ensure that tests are completed and reported in timeA Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to do the final checking and approval of report prior to issue to clientA Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to ensure that the test methods used are most up to dateA Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to evaluate and approve suppliers and sub-contractors.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to ensure that purchased equipment meets specification, before bringing into system. Equipment tick list to be used.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to implement the quality systemA Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to complete audits on documentation, results and reports as per schedule.A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to acquisition of capital equipment and consumables as required by test methods – to be done according to directivesA Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to assess results of proficiency testsA Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to verify calibration of equipment according to...