Shift Team Lead - Limerick

The purpose of this role is to support the leading of a Professional Scientific Services (PSS) team of QC analytical and sampling staff to ensure that team is operating at the highest quality and productivity standards, have high morale and retention, and the agreed client requirements are entirely satisfied and that client expectations are met or exceeded through effective leadership and quality operational management, under the supervision of the PSS Shift Lead.  This role will also include the performance of scientific procedures and produce accurate results within the required time frame under the customer quality system, using customer company procedures, and while adhering to company general policies and standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the PSS Group Lead to effectively coordinate and lead the PSS team so that productivity, quality, documentation, work schedules, safety and housekeeping are run at maximum efficiency.
• Performing routine and non-routine analysis, as requested by the PSS Group Lead or customer representative.
• Preparing and approving results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
• Support the development, coaching, motivation, and morale of team members through effective teambuilding and use of reward and recognitions systems celebrating team success.
• Management to ensure information is shared effectively and actions are taken immediately.
• Reviewing and approving all relevant documentation and technical data in a timely manner and ensuring that it communicated, documented, and filed accurately.
• Reviewing and improving commercial work practices. Identify areas where efficiencies may be improved and liaising with the PSS Shift Lead and client appropriately about any proposed improvements.
• Ensuring that work is scheduled and cross training takes place as requested so that the service levels agreed with the client are achieved.  Responsible for amending schedules in the absence of the PSS Group Lead or as required and communicating those changes effectively.
• Complete performance appraisals and monthly one to ones with staff as part of the overall performance management programme within the organisation.
• Complete 3-month and 6-month probation reviews with the support of the PSS Group Lead.
• Support PSS Group lead in continuous feedback to all members of their team on all items in relation to client or organisational requirements / changes.
• Write SOP’s, protocols, trending reports on an on-going basis, as required.
• Initiate and investigate non-compliance or out of trend/ specification situations in the laboratory. Liaise with PSS Shift Lead to facilitate close out of Lab Investigations and Non-Conformances/Deviations.
• To address group local audit findings in conjunction with the PSS Group Lead.
• Ensure EHS best practices are communicated and followed on site and relevant and accurate risk assessments are available.