Operations Manager, Geochemistry - Jobs in Lakefield, ON

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Company DescriptionMake an impact with SGS! With more than 89,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companiesJob DescriptionThis position is expected to direct, plan, organize and motivate laboratory staff in the performance of their responsibilities and functions.The Operations Manager is accountable for, and ensures that the facility meets operational and financial targets, and customer expectations in a timely and effective manner while observing corporate quality, environmental, Health & Safety requirements.Manage all aspects of the operation and for ensuring that the Regional Business Manager (RBM) is kept current and informed on all aspects of the laboratoryGeneral technical accountabilities include assisting client services or management with RFQ/RFP’s, as well as providing technical direction to client services.Working through his/her supervisors, solves day-to-day production and process problems, providing technical and operational leadership and guidance to all staff. Promotes a team environment among staff.Ensures the training needs of staff are met and maintains a motivated workforce. Sets goals, reviews employee job performance, and assesses training needs at least once annually.QualificationsUniversity degree in a Science related program with a strong preference in Geochemistry or a related field is required.Minimum of 5 - 8 years experience in a minerals laboratory environment.Expert working knowledge of the mining and minerals industry.A sense of diplomacy and networking skills are essential to build relationships with external clients as well as key internal personnel.Previous experience providing client services is an asset.Excellent customer service, client support, and business service consulting skills.Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.Strong leadership and management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage people.Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.Additional InformationSGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment processPlease note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada#SGSIND2