· Responsible for managing & operating all testing Labs & achieving revenue from all labs as defined by the management
· Responsible for implementation of quality policy throughout the labs
· Reviewing the contracts for new test methods as per the company norms
· Effective coordination with internal teams and other operational department or labs
· 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
· Provides employee motivation and champions the quality system, including, calibrations, quality assurance, training 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
· Handles required disciplinary matters in a fair and consistent manner and maintains open communication with the all the departments
· Represents Spectro by appearance and conduct with strong ethical attitude
· Ensures laboratory practices meet or exceed company policy and industry standards
· Reads, understands and enforces the company quality and safety measures
· 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
· Other duties as may be assigned by higher management
· M.Sc/Phd/B.Tech
· Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in managing Lab operations from NABL accredited testing company or testing labs