Description

• Supervise routine analytical techniques and weighing of prills
• Assist with the coordination of progress of jobs and results between sections.
• Coordinate and supervise work being performed in the Lab’s various sections.
• Ensure proper handover during shift change.
• Assist in the effective and optimal utilization of staff, equipment and facilities within the department.
• Liaise with the technicians and operators to ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments.
• Responsibility to weigh prills using a micro-balance and recording the weights in the SLIMS.
• Responsible to lock the prills away in the safe at the end of the shift.
• Report daily production figures to Section Manager, and also reasonable explanations and evidence for targets. 
• Institute the necessary company corrective measures against subordinates for actions that are contrary to company rules & procedures by reporting to Section Manager.
• Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances including the Improvement Requests and Client’s.
• Drive good housekeeping practices to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
• Must have full understanding of the LIMS system.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS requirements).
• Attend to client queries promptly with appropriate feedback to the Manager with regards to resolutions. Institute appropriate root cause analysis for all problem investigations and formulate appropriate technical conclusions.
• Assist with training of new Laboratory employees.
• Profiling and batching of jobs scheduled for day to day shifts.
• Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
• Ensure overtime submission sheets were correctly completed before handing in to Section Manager for approval.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the production team.
• Assist in the completion of Production report.
• Evaluate, and report analytical results.
• Standing in for other Senior staff during his/her absence (meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave)
  • Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
  •           Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in the relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System

Competencies

• Competent in technical knowledge of analytical processes
• Able to work with technical and management staff
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Assists with trouble shooting and problem solving
• Can fluently communicate in English.

Additional Info

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.