Lab manager - Safety lab

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Company Description SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Job Description Design and develop suitable business strategic plans for the Safety Business. Lead the Management team in all aspects of their business, ensure department development. Communicate with Management Team and peers to share resources, ideas and ensure the development of new services in lines with the Management Plan. Take Management and Strategy decisions to improve dept. performance. Be close to the market and competition in order to identify and explore opportunities for growth (new services & acquisitions) . Guide the operations team of all locations in all aspects of their business, ensuring the development of the department. Manage the heads of Fields and their subordinates in order to share resources, ideas and ensure the development of new services in line with the Management Plan. Adopt suitable management decisions and strategy to improve dept. performance. Assists the Business Manager and Technical Manager in the management of any Claims and / or Complaints. Cooperate with the Technical Manager for applying the rules for the certification and / or accreditation, ensuring improvement at all levels of operation within its competence. Ensure and adopt, at all times, a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures. Comply, at all times, with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electronic, electrical engineering, or related field 15+ years of operational/management experience in TIC industry 5+ years of product safety certification reviewer experience (ITAV, MED, or MD) Expertise in electronic communication lab (Safety, MD), optic lab (LED industry), and calibration lab Strong technical knowledge of analytical processes and international standards Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and manage teams Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and make decisive actions Commitment to SGS standards of ethics and integrity Additional Information