Laboratory Supervisor - Inorganics Department

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Bureau Veritas is looking for a

Laboratory Supervisor, Inorganics Department

(Full time position - Afternoon shift, from 12:00p.m. to 8:30p.m.)

Join our talented team of experts in the scientific field to advance your technical knowledge and advance your career.  Every day we go above and beyond to deliver innovative solutions to help our clients make important decisions that directly impact the community and the environment. 

As a Laboratory Supervisor, your main responsibilities are as below:

• Maximize human, equipment and financial resources on a daily basis and ensure that they are used appropriately.
• Suggest new processes and procedures that will increase the market share, profile and profitability of the department and Bureau Veritas.
• Facilitate the production of high quality defensible data, safely and on time.
• Ensure methods in use meet current and proposed regulatory guidelines.
• Organize and direct staff, to maintain a good working environment and ensure continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency.
• Lead and develop staff, including responsibility for recruitment of new employees, setting objectives, evaluating performance and expectations, coaching and mentoring, working jointly with employees in the development of their career path, ensuring that adequate training is provided.
• Hire, train and evaluate staff.
• Coordinate requests or recommend resource planning, e.g. need for additional staff or equipment.
• Monitor lab supplies and equipment.
• Develop strategic plans with the objective of preparing the department for continued growth.
• Provides feedback during budgeting process as required.
• Elevate significant and complex resource issues to Manager.
• Develop and nurture ongoing relationship with peers in other internal departments and its customers.
• With the Manager, assist in developing business plans that increase Bureau Veritas’ profile in the region.
• Develop and maintain a positive work environment for employees.
• Act as technical resource for Manager, Customer Service and staff.
• Review of laboratory documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
• Ensure that employees are following the SOPs and work to reduce non-conformances.
• Provide information, instructions and assistance to all staff in order to protect the health and safety of our employees.
• Understand and enforce our EHS Policy as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Provide all staff with proper, well-maintained equipment, plus any other special personal protective devices that may be required.
• Conduct safety tailgate meetings with staff regularly.
• Conduct weekly PPE audits.
• Participate in monthly worksite inspections of their area.
• Ensure hazard assessments and critical task analysis are done within their area of responsibility.
• Monitor staff and hold them accountable for their individual safety performance.
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits.
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

You are the ideal Laboratory Supervisor, if you have:

• B.Sc., Technical diploma or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated success in the role of Senior Analyst.
• Five years of experience in specific environment of which two years are at a leadership level.
• Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory process and automation.
• Thorough understanding of Bureau Veritas' Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assess problems and recommends solutions.
• Uses good judgement, trains and assists in resolution of employee relations issues
• Strong computer skills.
• Good team building, training and coaching skills.
• Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and instructions.
• Detail-oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
• Good time-management, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapts to a changing environment and is a quick learner.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.
• Learns quickly.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work.  Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success.  Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

15. purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. 

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents. 

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development. 

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at http://bvlabs.com/careers/current-opportunities

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment.  If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required.  Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

Shaping a World of Trust

#LI-DNI