Environmental Laboratory Manager

Our Rocklin, CA laboratory is looking for an Environmental Laboratory Manager to join their team!  The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their respective laboratory. The Laboratory Manager will be a subject matter expert and work with Departmental Supervisors to manage sample throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. This position is responsible for promoting a safe working culture and environment throughout the laboratory.Job functions:Profitably manages the day-to-day operation of the respective laboratory in line with budget targets and Group objectives focusing on analysis quality and sample throughputEnsures effective laboratory operations, including housekeeping, human resources, safety, quality assurance, security, and environmental practicesSubject matter expert in the area of their analytical environmental chemistryWorks with client services to resolve technical and service issuesWorks with service group supervisors to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensure that turnaround times are metImplements best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintains data quality that meets or exceeds industry standardsDemonstrates good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when requiredEnsures staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned dutiesOversees hiring and training competent laboratory personnelResponsible for buying appropriate services and equipment that are best suited to meet the needs of the laboratoryEnsures the lab’s consumables inventory is appropriate for current workloadsMonitoring the quality of data and ensures that the lab’s QA objectives are met on timePerforms regular in department visits throughout the laboratoryWorks in conjunction with the functional support groups to ensure a proactive and planned approach to budgets, human resource planning, and the use of analytical instrumentation and information technologyActively promotes a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environmentMaintains a sound understanding of EHS management techniques and the commitment to deliver EHS performance that meets the expectations of SGS0Maintains a strong knowledge of and commitment to Group and Divisional EHS Targets and Objectives by setting, monitoring and formally reporting local Targets and ObjectivesBalances production and cost control demands with EHS needs while not allowing one to become subordinate to the otherEnsures risk assessments are completed for all routine and non-routine activitiesEnsures Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contractIdentifies client and project EHS requirements and ensures these are built into the work while supporting the Group HSE Management SystemEnsures that suppliers/contractors are apprised of relevant HSE requirements and that any adverse EHS impacts of their activities or products are managed and minimizedIdentifies and provides relevant EHS training for their personnelParticipates in incident investigations involving their department personnelPerforms other duties as required.