Team Leader

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 around the world.

Permanent Full- Time

Based in Perth Airport, WA

Salary $ 85K - 90K

SGS is seeking a full time Team Leader to join the team in Perth Airport, WA

• With minimal supervision and a degree of independence, initiative and judgment, undertake routine preparation and analysis for environmental samples.

• Provide technical leadership and identify opportunities for obtaining optimum efficiency and productivity.

• Ensure results are delivered on time within agreed KPI’s to the client.

• Monitor and report on the progress of work performed.

• Ensure the quality of data produced meets the standards of SGS’ quality policy, certification and stated data quality objectives.

• Devise and perform developmental and validation work with new analytical methods and instrumentation to a level required to achieve NATA accreditation.

• Understand and promote SGS’ quality management system and ensure the laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATA accreditation requirements are continuously being met.

• Ensure equipment and laboratory is kept clean to avoid contamination and protect the company’s assets

• Maintain and update skills, qualifications and knowledge through courses and on the job training to support

improvement.

• Assist management in promoting a safe working environment at all times.

• Perform other duties required to ensure the smooth running of the section and to ensure the expected outputs are performed within budget.

• Assist in training and further developing staff.

• Participate in the promotion of SGS’ services and assist management with recommendations on technical matters where necessary.

• Assist with projects nationally if required.

• Perform other duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager.

• Responsible for managing a team to ensure performance outcomes are aligned with business goals.

• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Education

• BSc and postgraduate diploma in relevant science field or equivalent industry experience.

Experience

• Demonstrable commercial environmental laboratory experience.

• Previous NATA signatory or delegated NATA signatory status.

• Previous supervisory experience desirable.

Required Skills

• Customer service orientated

• Teamwork and cooperation

• Technical and professional knowledge

• Analytical problem solving

• Information seeking

• Professional presentation

• Communication

• Takes ownership and accountability

• Organisation awareness

• Organisation and efficiency

• Flexible to suit business demands