Site Supervisor at SGS

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform inspection and reports on Mineral commodities and to manage Natural Resources Mineral commodities, in accordance with instructions received from Regional Manager and/or Operations Supervisor.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service.
• Liaise with inspectors and field site auditors to manage field staff and sample preparation team efficiently in terms of work instructions and timesheet approval
• Continuously upgrade the quality of services offered
• Establish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditing.
• Communication with other branches/divisions and the laboratory to achieve the required turnover time for all submitted samples.
• Coordinate shipments and other field work
• Co-ordinate compiling of spreadsheet results, updating daily and reporting to client where needed
• Assist in efficient administrative by directing work activities to inspectors and field site supervisors
• Implementation of cost control measures (Blu timesheets, PPE usage, inspection items)
• Liaise with the clients where needed to ensure proper work instructions received
• Making sure that the direct superior is informed regarding progress and/ or non-conformance.
• Liaise with local clients regarding pertinent details and information related to the operations
• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of Customer services policy and minimizes client complaints and claims
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS Management System.
• Ensure that compliance with all requirements of the inspection order.
• Ensure OIMS requirements are met.
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
• Apply Check status process and use the stop work Authority wherever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood.
• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental requirements of the SGS OI management system and country legislation and laws.
• Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environments is always kept clean.
• Be compliant to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Manage Durban branch site in terms of quality and safety planning, execution and monitoring
• Perform Risk assessments prior to commencement of all jobs
• Training of sub-ordinates in all areas of inspections and write/ issue mission orders and competency modules for each task performed
• Perform accident/incident investigation
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action to address the issue.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Highest pass - Managerial Diploma/ Equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of Trade related experience or similar
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Typing Skills
• Computer Literacy in word and excel
• Calculation capability- accurate capturing of field data
• years’ experience in inspection operation.-
• year supervision experience-

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Report writing
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Any other languages is an added advantage
• Typing skills an advantage
• Calculation capability
• Valid Passport an advantage
• Ability to problem solve
• Delivering results and meeting divisions expectations
• Planning and organizing
• Adapting and responding to changes

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

• Granted sufficient authority to achieve the given responsibilities as per relevant SGS Authority policies
• Ensuring the whole site is kept up to a good standard of housekeeping at all times
• As far as able, prevent injury, manage injuries and facilitate early return to work programs at the workplace
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policies an procedures of the company.
• Apply Check status process and use the stop work Authority wherever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS Management System.