Laboratory Supervisor

Job Description:

As a Laboratory Supervisor at Terracon, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of a Construction or Geotechnical materials laboratory. This includes ensuring that laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe and timely manner, consistent with company quality protocols and project requirements. You will oversee the training and utilization of laboratory staff, as well as the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and testing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides supplemental operating policies and procedures unique to the laboratory to ensure that testing services are accomplished consistent with Terracon's quality protocol and in an orderly and efficient manner.

• Assists Department Management during preparation of proposals and cost estimates for laboratory testing services to ensure a proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and appropriate pricing to render a profit.

• Ensures that laboratory personnel are properly trained, supervised, and equipped with the necessary tools and equipment to ensure their personal safety in the office and laboratory.

• Supervises or monitors laboratory activities to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client and project requirements and within company policies, procedures, and standards.

• Ensures that laboratory processes and personnel adhere to the requirements of the company Quality program and the Construction Materials Quality Management System (QMS).

• Evaluates the performance of all employees within the laboratory and assists them in their professional development and growth, consistent with company policies and procedures.

• Supervises the efficient utilization of facilities and equipment assigned to his or her area and makes requests for additional equipment and facilities as needed to meet the client's demands.

• Oversees calibration and maintenance of the laboratory equipment.

• Ensures the proper organization and appearance of the laboratory area for which he/she is responsible, including keeping the area and equipment clean and uncluttered.

• Provides assistance to the Department Manager, directs the short-range business development activities of laboratory personnel to ensure that adequate fees are available to support the manpower staffing levels.

• Directly supervises the administrative systems of the laboratory to ensure that reports, proposals, and information required to serve the client are properly prepared and reported.

• Ensures that laboratory personnel follow company administrative policies, including time sheets, expense reports, and purchase order requirements.

• With the assistance from the Department Manager, plans, recruits, selects, and provides training for personnel in the department.

• Performs construction and geotechnical related laboratory testing.

• Develops understanding and awareness of project-related risk, including being familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company, and being familiar with company risk policies.

• Leads safety efforts for the team and ensures that team members follow safety rules and guidelines, creating and modeling a safe work environment, and demonstrating safety practices.

• Promotes continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects, monitoring quality standards and practices, and engaging APRs on projects at their onset.

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