Company Description
We 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 around the world.
Job Description
Permanent Full- Time
Based in Perth Airport, WA
Salary $ 85K - 90K
SGS is seeking a full time Team Leader to join the team in Perth Airport, WA
- With minimal supervision and a degree of independence, initiative and judgment, undertake routine preparation and analysis for environmental samples.
- Provide technical leadership and identify opportunities for obtaining optimum efficiency and productivity.
- Ensure results are delivered on time within agreed KPI’s to the client.
- Monitor and report on the progress of work performed.
- Ensure the quality of data produced meets the standards of SGS’ quality policy, certification and stated data quality objectives.
- Devise and perform developmental and validation work with new analytical methods and instrumentation to a level required to achieve NATA accreditation.
- Understand and promote SGS’ quality management system and ensure the laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATA accreditation requirements are continuously being met.
- Ensure equipment and laboratory is kept clean to avoid contamination and protect the company’s assets
- Maintain and update skills, qualifications and knowledge through courses and on the job training to support
improvement.
- Assist management in promoting a safe working environment at all times.
- Perform other duties required to ensure the smooth running of the section and to ensure the expected outputs are performed within budget.
- Assist in training and further developing staff.
- Participate in the promotion of SGS’ services and assist management with recommendations on technical matters where necessary.
- Assist with projects nationally if required.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager.
- Responsible for managing a team to ensure performance outcomes are aligned with business goals.
- At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
Qualifications
Education
- BSc and postgraduate diploma in relevant science field or equivalent industry experience.
Experience
- Demonstrable commercial environmental laboratory experience.
- Previous NATA signatory or delegated NATA signatory status.
- Previous supervisory experience desirable.
Required Skills
- Customer service orientated
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Technical and professional knowledge
- Analytical problem solving
- Information seeking
- Professional presentation
- Communication
- Takes ownership and accountability
- Organisation awareness
- Organisation and efficiency
- Flexible to suit business demands
