Laboratory Manager

Job title:

Laboratory Manager

Company

SGS

Job description

Company DescriptionWe are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.Job Description

• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Communicate and meet HSE objectives, conduct monthly audits, and manage safety meetings.
• Behavior Based Safety (BBS): Deploy and utilize BBS programs daily, including Behavior Based Observations, Field Level Risk Assessments, and Near Miss recording.
• Incident Management: Lead investigations and root cause analysis for unplanned events, and develop Lessons Learned with coordinators.
• Operational Performance: Communicate and meet operational objectives, support coordinators and lab personnel, and identify and implement improvements.
• Scheduling and Timesheets: Develop work schedules, review and approve timesheets, and coordinate external analysis.
• Equipment Maintenance: Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance plan for lab equipment, and monitor performance and repairs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with SGS quality systems (ISO), review key quality data, and develop corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion projects like 5S, Kaizens, and waste reduction, and ensure OGC Core audits are carried out.
• Training and Compliance: Ensure training aligns with SGS and client best practices, direct employees are supported in their personal development and work according to SGS’s compliance requirements and Code of Integrity.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge in analytical chemistry, a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (preferred)
• 5+ years of management experience in the Oil, Gas, and Chemicals industry or other related industry
• Travel once a quarter to a close by Lab – Will receive travel expense
• ISO experience preferred
• Union experience a must

Additional InformationSalary Range: $45-$55 Per hourSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.#IND

Expected salary

$45 – 55 per hour

Location

Burnaby, BC

Job date

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:18:14 GMT

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