Junior Operations Executive

Job Description

• Oversees laboratory testing done in his/her section and reviews analytical results with concerned analysts.

• Performs analyses relevant to his/her section when necessary.

• Interprets evaluation results of his/her assigned commodity and prepares section report for management use.

• Ensures all materials and equipment needed for the day's analysis are prepared and available.

• Ensures that the analysts observe good housekeeping practices and complies with Company Safety Manual and QMS.

• Performs various administrative duties such as but not limited to work distribution, staff performance monitoring including giving of feedback to ensure they meet performance standards, providing training and/or disciplining staff when necessary.

• Decision-making as to work assignments of direct subordinates (i.e. method of analysis, key priority assignments, admin matters)

• Request for cash advance / payment of division's expenses subject to review of and approval of Laboratory Operations Manager.

• Recommendatory authority on the corrective action for staff misconduct involving penalties on written warning up to 5 days suspension.

• Ensures compliance to the Group and national policies including but not limited to the maintenance of the Quality Management System

• Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.

• Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to:

• Maintains a sound understanding of QHSE management techniques and the commitment to deliver QHSE performance that meets the expectations of SGS.

• Maintains a strong knowledge of and commitment to Group and Divisional QHSE Targets and Objectives by setting, monitoring and formally reporting local Targets and Objectives.

• Balances production and cost control demands with QHSE needs while not allowing one to become subordinate to the other.

• Ensures risk assessments are completed for all routine and non routine activities.

• Ensures Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contract.

• Identifies client and project QHSE requirements and ensures these are built into the work while supporting the Group QHSE Management System.

• Ensures that suppliers / contractors are apprised of relevant QHSE requirements and that any adverse QHSE impacts of their activities or products are managed and minimized.

• Identifies and provides relevant QHSE training for their personnel.

• Actively promotes good housekeeping and safe use of equipment.

• Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel.

• Assists QHSE staff in the completion of department QHSE audits.

Qualifications

Education: College graduate (BS Microbiology)

Experience/Technical Knowledge

• Communication skills, organization skills, management

• Experience: At least 2 years related experience