Volatiles GC/MS Department Manager - Eurofins Environment Testing - Savannah, GA

The Department Manager I is responsible for the overall operations of a Volatile GC/MS laboratory area. These responsibilities include but are not limited to meeting client satisfaction goals, managing the human resources within the department, and ensuring health and safety and quality assurance plan compliance. Serves as a technical resource to department employees, as well as Project Managers, sales personnel, and clients. Make recommendations to laboratory management in regard to process improvements.Department Manager I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Lead team, schedule, and train employeesEnsure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operationsEnsure coverage and performanceFoster morale and teamworkDevelops and monitors group analysis schedules based on current and projected workloads and staffing.Accountable to meet On Time Delivery goal of greater than 90% within department.Responsible for the consistent and proper use of backlog training and update process.Supervises analyses on potentially hazardous samples.Reviews and interprets results from samples analyzed.With Quality Control, determines acceptable corrective actions for the nonconformance occurring within his/her group.Interviews and evaluates candidates for job openings within area of responsibility.Initiates improvements to procedures process, work methods, equipment performance and quality of service.Responsible for upholding and enforcing Company policies, including but not limited to, Quality, Safety, Standard Operating Procedures, Ethics, and Harassment.Develops and reviews standard operating procedures for the group, as needed, to address new or revised analytical methods.Acts as problem solver for unique technical situations, making recommendations on data acceptability.Communicates department issues and provides status reports to Laboratory Director and Project Managers.Recommends process improvements to improve efficiency.Sets standards for and monitors productivity within the groupResponsible for controlling costs within the group.Conducts subordinate annual formal performance evaluations, goals and development.Responsible for maintenance of inventory within his/her group.Monitors subordinates’ work daily to ensure both satisfactory productivity as well as compliance.May prepare and analyze samples for analysis based on method requirements.May upload data files to reporting system.May review data produced in assigned department and authorizes its release.Responsible for upholding and enforcing Company policies, including but not limited to, Quality, Safety, Standard Operating Procedures, Ethics, and Harassment.Expected to champion Health & Safety and assume ownership for the safety of those employees within her/his responsibility.Participates in subordinates career planning process, evaluations, and training. Initiates actions leading to their professional development (targeted training, temporary job assignments, etc.)Interprets company, divisional and laboratory policies and procedures to subordinates.Trains subordinates on work procedures.Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, bonus distribution, disciplinary measures or termination actions.The ideal candidate would possess:Strong leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skillsAnalytical and/or General ScienceQuality AssuranceKnowledge of Standard Operating ProceduresLaboratory safety rules and chemical hazardsMaintenance of GC/MS instrumentsAdvanced knowledge of laboratory procedures and methodologyAbility to follow Human Resource policies and proceduresStrong problem solving skillsSupervisory and management skillsAbility to prioritize and handle multiple prioritiesComplete work within time and quality constraintsTo confront and successfully resolve both day-to-day and non- routine, complex problemsAbility to plan, set and attain goalsEffectively train employees on SOP’sStrong computer, scientific, and organizational skillsExcellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitudeAbility to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies