Production Manager
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Job Location:
Alexandria - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for laboratory operations and team management Join our high-performing laboratory team as a Production Manager where youll oversee all aspects of production and customer service ensuring accurate results timely delivery and continuous process improvement.
In this role you will supervise and coordinate laboratory operations across multiple sections including Organics Inorganics Metals Asbestos Technical Services Sample Receipt and Customer Service. Youll lead a dedicated team drive efficiency and build strong client relationships while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily production workflow rostering and resource allocation.
- Oversee laboratory operations across all sections and ensure smooth communication.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring service contracts are delivered.
- Monitor job progress and proactively communicate delays or issues.
- Maintain quality systems in line with NATA and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
- Assist Laboratory Manager with equipment maintenance and operational efficiency.
- Mentor and develop staff implement training programs and conduct performance reviews.
- Support budget compliance and assist in controlling operational costs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet KPIs for service delivery.
- Address client queries promptly and ensure high satisfaction levels.
- Implement Lean and 5S initiatives to reduce waste and optimise processes.
Qualifications :
To succeed in this role you will have:
- A degree in Science or equivalent tertiary education.
- Experience in commercial laboratory production scheduling.
- Proven experience in managing a successful team.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and NATA accreditation.
- Strong commitment to occupational health and safety.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in a fast-paced high-quality laboratory environment and make a real impact. If you are ready to drive operational excellence develop your team and deliver exceptional service to clients we want to hear from you!
Additional Information :
WHY WORK FOR SGS
Working at SGS means joining an innovative Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
As a company we have embraced the shift to flexible work
Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
Paid parental leave
Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
Corporate health & wellbeing offers
Ongoing learning & development
Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce we encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong innovative and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
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, working together to enable a better, safer and ... View more
