Laboratory Manager - Stafford, TX
About the role
Responsible for all day-to-day laboratory operations and management at a local divisional office. Manages operations team consisting of Lab Supervisor, Chemist and Data Entry Supervisor for the facility. Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests of various commodities in response to customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensures all lab staff have adequate resources to perform all aspects of work required.
- Ensures all lab staff are adequately trained to safely perform all required job functions and that competency records are maintained.
- Ensures corporate policy & procedures in the laboratory.
- Manages sales, profits, costs and expenses to meet/ exceed budgeted financial expectations for the laboratory.
- Provides employee motivation and champions the quality system, including, Calibrations, Quality Assurance, Training, PTP and lab Quality system.
- Maintains an “open door policy” and communicates with lab staff to promote empowerment and accountability.
- Obtains and maintains an in-depth knowledge of local market requirements.
- Understands customer requirements and organizes lab procedures, schedules and staffing to provide for meeting/exceeding same.
- Supports the ISO certificate(s) and manages corrective/preventive actions.
- Reviews local laboratory operations for all aspects of the continuous improvement process.
- Handles required disciplinary matters in a fair and consistent manner and maintains open communication with the Division Manager and the HR department.
- Represents Bureau Veritas by appearance and conduct.
- Behaves ethically at all times.
- Ensures compliance in all areas.
- Ensures laboratory practices meet or exceed company policy and industry standards.
- Reads, understands and enforces the company Quality and Safety policies.
- May on occasion be required to perform the duties of the Lab Supervisor and/or Lab Technicians.
- Establishes or adjusts work schedules to meet testing requirements and control costs.
- Markets actively for new clients.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages lab supervisor(s) (if applicable) and lab technicians. Is responsible for the overall management, coordination, direction and evaluation of the laboratory unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training lab employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with explosive material and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation.
Benefits
At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment and include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance
- Access to Corporate Discounts