Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards. 

Job Description

SGS is seeking Production Coordinator to join the team here in Perth.

Responsibilities include, however are not limited to:

• Take ownership to prioritize and expedite samples in the Sample preparation department to meet client turnaround times and agreed productivity KPIs.
• Solve analytical problems with respect to sample preparation
• Liaise with Client Services and Sample preparation manager to ensure sample priorities are adhered to and turnaround times are met.
• Address and close out non-conformances, corrective actions and improvement requests (mentor and oversee staff with regards to non-conformance close-outs, corrective actions and preventative actions).
• Provide direction and technical expertise in analytical problems with regards to Sample Preparation
• Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities.
• Responsible for development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department, including training, recruitment and performance management.
• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives to improve Sample throughput, Quality and Safety.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO 17025 and NATA).

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in geochemical laboratories
• Sound experience in sample preparation of geological samples
• Sound experience in most, if not all, laboratory analysis areas
• Sound experience with G6 and other operational software
• Demonstrable experience in Sample Preparation techniques and sampling protocols

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•    Paid parental leave
•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•    Ongoing learning & development 
•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.