Assistant Production Coordinator Jobs

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

The Assistant Production Coordinator will organize workflow and resources throughout the laboratory, maximizing efficiency of available resources. In conjunction with the Operations Manager and Production Manager ensures that the laboratory maintains an appropriate level of resources to deliver on expected workflows. This position works closely with supervisors, client services and sales to ensure that client expectations are set appropriately and met consistently.

Specific Responsibilities

• Monitors throughput and performance of each department providing daily feedback to both the Operations Manager and Production Coordinator on issues and areas for improvement
• Under the general direction of the Operations Manager and Production Coordinator allocates staff and resources appropriately within the laboratory to achieve capacity requirements
• Acts with professionalism at all times when representing the business to both clients and fellow employees.
• Defines daily priorities for each of department to achieve client requirements
• Identifies and leads continuous improvement projects in the laboratory relating to improving efficiency
• May be assigned to coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
• Escalate day-to-day production and process problems to both the Operations Manager and Production Coordinator
• Works with department supervisors to set and monitor efficiency expectations for technical staff
• Assist the Production Coordinator in establishing departmental staffing requirement
• With direction from the sales and client services team, develops and monitors the laboratory pipeline to ensure that the laboratory is equipped and capable of meeting client’s requirements
• Under the direction of the Operations Manager and Production Coordinator, and in conjunction with the department supervisors ensures that the laboratory is staffed appropriately to achieve client and business requirements
• This position operates under minimal direction but daily briefing with both the Operations Manager and Production Coordinator is expected
• Provide daily status report. Effectively track sample backlog in LIMS based on departmental spread as well as distribution across the geographical network
• Organizes workflow throughout the laboratory ensuring client deadlines are met and the laboratory is operating at peak efficiency

Qualifications

• Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• Works well under pressure.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices and good management practices.
• Strong leadership skills and organization skills.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• A minimum of 1-year experience in a geochemical analysis related field (XRF, Party/Umpire, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, Wet-AAS, Fire Assay, Sample Reduction and LECO) would be an asset.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.

Additional Information

SGS 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 process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.