Laboratory Supervisor - Processing Samples 184748

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Benefits

Onthejob training Employee discounts Free parkingEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Career growth opportunity Work/life balance (floater day and WE ARE day)

Bureau Veritas is looking for aLaboratory Supervisor Processing Samplesto join our environmental laboratory in SaintLaurent QC.

PLEASE NOTE:

During the high season your schedule can vary to 10AM to 6PM or 12PM to 8PM overtime and Saturdays. During the low season schedule can vary to 9AM to 5PM or 10AM to 6PM overtime.

Summary:

Reporting to the Department Manager the Supervisor plans organizes supervises and controls activities related to his/her assignments.

The Supervisor is responsible for producing quality analyses in sufficient quantity in order to satisfy and exceed customer expectations for maintaining a good working environment in his/her group in order to meet employee satisfaction in terms of safety training recognition and empowerment and for continuously improving productivity.

The Supervisor works in close relationship with the other supervisors and his/her Manager to pursue the organizations strategic objectives and makes recommendations to his/her Manager with respect to longterm improvements of operations and all related policies and process effectiveness.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities related to Operational Activities and Quality

• Ensure that equipment and manpower are used productively and appropriately and that they meet production objectives and client demands;

• Ensure that all processes are performed according to the methods detailed in the standard operating procedures;

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the results generated and that client deadlines are respected;

• Provide the necessary reports and data summarizing the groups performance to the department manager;

• Involve employees in the problem solving process in order to promote continuous improvement of operations;

• Hold regular meetings with the members of his/her group to promote cooperation and a team effort;

• Cooperate with his/her Manager in the design and implementation of analytical processes that are consistent with client requirements;

• Participate in the evaluation of needs for equipment and tools to support the activities.

Responsibilities related to Client Satisfaction

It is essential that the assignments for which the Supervisor is responsible for be performed in the most accurate and timely manner since the generation of the clients results are depended upon the operations of their department. To contribute to the quality service offered to the clients the Supervisor must:

• Ensure the processing of results satisfy client deadlines and strive to exceed the demands of the client;

• Participate in the evaluation of the activities related to the operation of his/her department identify weaknesses in the process and make recommendations to his/her Manager in order to improve the effectiveness of the process and better meet clients needs;

• Ensure that results are transmitted promptly to the client;

• Be proactive in the identification of problems and inform the appropriate person or act upon accordingly;

• Represent the organization in a highly professional manner when in contact with clients.

Responsibilities related to Human Resources Management

In order to promote the organizational values to maintain a satisfactory and stimulating working environment and to ensure a competent and highly effective staff within his/her group the Supervisor must:

• Train and integrate new analysts to the activities and quality standards related to the organization;

• Monitor performance and ensure that his/her employee(s) get a periodic evaluation of their work;

• Encourage teamwork and cooperation among his/her employees;

• Empower his/her employees and encourage their involvement in problem solving and in improving efficiency;

• See that the personnel receive the necessary and appropriate support and training in order to maintain a highly competent staff;

• Develop a twoway communication mechanism and encourage the exchange of ideas;

• Maintain a working environment that favours selffulfilment and productivity.

Responsibilities related to Security and Accident Prevention

An important aspect of the Supervisors responsibilities entails the participation in the implementation and maintenance of a safe working environment for the analysts and that employees are safety conscious in their actions. To this effect the Supervisor must:

• Ensure that the employees are aware of the organizations health and safety policies and act accordingly to prevent accidents;

• Ensure during coordination meetings that safety is made a priority and clearly understood and respected by all employees;

• Apply rules regarding health safety and security at work.

Responsibilities related to Process and Procedure Improvement

For the organization to provide the timely delivery of accurate results the Supervisor must participate in the supervision and improvement of an efficient and productive operational department that would better meet the changing needs of the industry. To this effect the Supervisor must:

• Develop procedures and processes in order to improve the effectiveness and quality of the work generated in order to better meet clients needs;

• Participate in the upgrading and implementation of procedures and programs in order to improve overall efficiency quality and timely delivery of results to better meet clients needs;

• Ensure that procedures are followed to ensure proper operation and usage of equipment;

• Ensure a followup on operations to identify problems and weaknesses in order to improve processes.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Bac of Science;

• Essential: Bilingual oral and written;

• Qualities: interpersonal communication detailoriented organization autonomous abilities to focus sense of urgency and multitasking;

• Strong interpersonal skills with leadership abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Good record keeping skills and attention to detail;

• Dynamic energetic motivated positive outlook and a cando attitude.

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