Laboratory Manager

  
Bureau Veritas Solution South Africa (part of the Bureau Veritas Group of Companies) is recruiting a   Laboratory Manager in the Hotazel area. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the business line and its relevant operations.
 
•    A Science/Chemistry related tertiary qualification is a definite advantage.
•    Minimum of 5 years’ Management experience in the XRF Laboratories. 
•    In depth knowledge of XRF Instrumentation and Calibration procedures.
•    ISO 17025 Internal auditing and systems course, highly preferred.
•    Ability to lead and mentor a team.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    Customer focused.
•    Excellent planning and organization skills.
•    Attention to detail.
•    Strong focus on quality.
•    Excellent analytical thought pattern and observation skills.
•    Good understanding of Safety requirements on a Mine.
•    Proficient use of MS Office programs.
 
Main Responsibilities:
          Conduct effective site management:
          •    Supervise staff within the laboratory
          •    Giving staff relevant instructions to ensure efficient operations
          •    Ensure Work Instructions are followed
          •    Responsible for ensuring good housekeeping and cleanliness of work areas.
          Ensure continuous improvement of the operations of the site
          •    Minimize wastages
          •    Reduce breakdowns and downtime
          •    Ensure quality of each reported result
          Participate in planning and quality reviews
         Conduct effective tracking and monitoring of site performance
          •    Track and monitor number of tests conducted ensuring turnaround times are met
          •    Track and monitor any ad-hoc tests requested by the customer
         Effectively manage staff
         Fulfil the responsibilities of a Technical Signatory:
          •    Accept responsibility for the contents (i.e. results and/or measurements) of the Certificate/Report          which he/she is signing or authorising.
          •    Have sufficient current knowledge of the method used, as well as the objectives of the test.
          •    Be able to assess and interpret the data.
          •    Be confident when authorising results or measurements, that all the necessary checks had been    completed as required by the management system to ensure the quality of the results.

Key Behavior 
•    Ethics
•    Time and priority management
•    Reliability
•    Initiative
•    Dedication
•    Assertiveness
•    Urgency
•    Change ability
•    Commitment
•    Communication

Key Skills 
•    Knowledge of Quality and safety systems
•    To ensure the accuracy and precision of activities
•    Team leadership skills
•    Communication

Planning and organizing
•    Problem solving ability and decision making
•    People management and development
•    Attention to detail
•    Practical thinking
•    Quality orientated
•    Proactive thinking
•    Conflict management

    This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change.