Opportunity with SGS India for Lab Manager

We have a Opportunity with SGS India for Lab Manager in Chennai. Company Profile SGS is the world s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification MNC. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. We cater quality services to 10 Businesses in India like Consumer testing Services, Oil Gas, Life Sciences, Industrial services, Agricultural Service etc. For more information, Please visit www.sgsgroup.com To act as overall in-charge for lab administration and quality management system of laboratory. Plan, organize and control daily operations of the laboratory. Meet internal as well as external customer requirements in line with budgeted costs. Responsible to achieve revenue targets and company objectives while maintaining competence, integrity and quality in all its operations. To ensure our service meet clients expectation in terms of TAT, quality safety. To analyze the manpower and CAPEX requirement in advance, So as to ensure smooth functioning of the lab in peak times. To approve the purchase requisitions for the Lab Consumables. Manage laboratory resources in an efficient manner ensuring best in class service delivery and quality. Continuously optimize laboratory processes and ensure required quality standards are met. Coordinate with Quality Manager/ Incharge to apply, obtain and maintain desired accreditations and regulatory approvals in the laboratory. Manage technical support, calibration procedures, test methods and implement cGMP practices in the laboratory. Maintenance of the laboratory equipment and its calibration status and co-ordination for procurement to get the best value on investments. Guiding scientific staff on method development, method transfer and validation as per ICH guidelines. Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate performance of laboratory staff develop work performance standards schedule and assign work and develop priorities provide technical expertise as needed or requested. Maintain Laboratory KPIs like Turnaround time, On time delivery, laboratory errors, as per global KPI recommendations. Conduct weekly operations meetings to address daily operational issues and preventive actions Reduce the instrument down time by closely working with the vendor and maintain right consumable inventory. Improve the laboratory efficiency wherever possible. Manage customer complaints and claims. Modify services on demand and develop new lab products and services. Obtain and maintain appropriate laboratory accreditations to assist in market coverage and development. At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures o Ensure overall HSE compliance for site o Ensure that personnel are properly trained and supported in their HSE duties. o Intervene when an unsafe act or condition is observed o Ensure risk assessments are completed for all routine and non routine activities o Ensure Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contract o Ensure minimum environmental impact from their departments activities o Ensure that suppliers / contractors are apprised of relevant HSE issues and that the HSE impact of their activities or products are managed and minimized o Identify and provide relevant HSE training for their department personnel o Promote good housekeeping and safe use of equipment o Take part in investigating accidents involving their department personnel o Assist HSE Manager in the conduct of department HSE audits and other HSE activities At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct