Element has an opportunity for a Laboratory Manager. In this role you will be a member of the operational leadership team reporting to the Operations Manager or General Manager and perform a variety of leadership responsibilities within the department to insure timely and accurate test results are delivered. All Operational Leadership positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

1) Management System

• Adhere to Element Quality and SHE management system policies and procedures and assist with hazard identification and risk assessment exercises within their areas of responsibility
• Monitor day-to-day health and safety in the area of responsibility and ensure all hazards, near misses and accidents are reported

2) Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to the team on the services provided by the company to its customers
• Plan daily operation for execution as per agreed timelines with customers
• Train the technicians on the job requirements and be responsible for the budgeted numbers and strive to overachieve the targets month after month
• Strive and achieve 100% customer satisfaction by timely reports, by providing technical advice to clients, when needed and proactively anticipate and satisfy the client’s needs and be abreast with the latest developments in the field
• Inter-department/Location co-ordination and work as “One Company One Team” both internally and externally
• Provide timely reports on the activities and future outlook for the business and any other duties and responsibilities assigned and agreed from time to time.

3) Managerial responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic team meetings with specific emphasis on HSE, technical updates, etc
• Co-ordinate periodic training for the team and represent department in inter-department and client meetings
• Motivate the team for superior performance and be a conduit between employees needs and the company
• Plan and Manage department employees leave with minimum effect on the operations and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Departmental responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving conflicts

• Minimum Degree in Materials Engineering or Materials Science with relevant working experience of 5 years 
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety with extensive knowledge of the current suite of testing capabilities
• Ability to read and interpret test specifications, drawings, test plans and/or blueprints
• Technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests with advanced working knowledge to operate various testing equipment
• Ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail and timing of results
• Proven ability to multi task and work under strict time lines
• Organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns
• Sound understanding of SINGLAS Accreditation and audits

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.