The incumbent is responsible to lead, plan, organize and execute the quality management system in the Geochem laboratories in the short and medium term.
- Implement the quality control strategy for Analytical Services laboratory divisions in line with overall corporate strategy.
- Assist QHSE Manager in strategic accreditation processes.
- Assist line management with the implementation of ISO 17025.
- Evaluate improvement systems.
- Assist laboratories with corrective and remedial actions and complaints.
- Assume overall management/accountability and responsibility in ensuring that all remedial actions/complaints/IR findings are closed out within agreed timeframes.
- Provide training on quality and technical related matters.
- Create quality awareness at all staff levels.
- Assist with management reviews.
- Tailor procedures and processes for reliability and maintainability.
- Evaluation of Proficiency Tests.
- Responsible for all SANAS matters relating to the accreditation / compliance of the organization (as per responsibilities for Nominated Rep SANAS document R-03).
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.