- LocationCampbell Street,Pakenham, VIC, 3810,Australia
- Employee TypeFull Time

Contact information

- Contact NameHuman Resources
- Contact Phone0240162*
- Contact *@coffeytesting.com

Description

Coffey Testing has been successful is gaining a new contract to deliver Construction Materials Testing services in Pakenham. We are actively recruiting for a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee our Pakenham operations

Coffey Testing - A bit about us

We are one of Australia’s largest Construction Materials Testing providers, delivering testing services to the transport infrastructure, oil and gas and mining industries for over 65 years. We have an extensive network of permanent and site-specific testing facilities located across Australia, including in some of Australia’s most remote locations.

Our clients choose us to provide deep insights into the properties of the materials they’re dealing with. We apply specialised testing and analysis services, using international best practice and conformance standards to achieve detailed, quality results. We provide independent NATA accredited testing services.

The Opportunity

Based out of our Pakenham facility, a Laboratory Supervisor manages the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. There is a robust focus on sample receival and oversight across the full laboratory lifecycle, ensuring work is delivered to a high-quality and efficient standard. The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for promoting safe work practices, implementing and managing SOPs, maintaining the quality of outputs, and ensuring client satisfaction. The role involves leading the team to achieve performance and efficiency KPIs,



while fostering a positive culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

As the Laboratory Supervisor is a leadership position in our business, the successful applicant will be responsible for the key areas of Safety, Quality, People, Financial, and Commercial. Some of the specific accountabilities and responsibilities in these areas are listed below:

Safety

- Promote a safety culture in the laboratory, continuously striving for zero harm.
- Ensure all employees follow Coffey Testing safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure all SWMS and risk assessments are completed prior to commencing work.
- Ensure all SWMS and risk assessments are correctly followed.
- Communicate safety messages to all employees (via toolbox talks, daily stand ups, etc.).
- Actively demonstrate a safe working culture.

Quality

- Ensure all employees have the correct tools to maintain quality,
- Ensure all employees are working within the relevant NATA and Australian standards.
- Audit tests and results to ensure standards are continuously being met.
- Ensure that all results are accurately recorded in the LIMS system,
- Participate in audits to ensure the laboratory retains accreditation and implement corrective actions.
- Immediately elevate any quality concerns to your direct manager.




- Ensure all employees follow Coffey Testing quality policies and procedures.

People

- Mentor and coach laboratory employees.
- Ensure laboratory employees have the skills and knowledge to effectively perform their role.
- Act as an escalation point for laboratory employees.
- Provide day-to-day management, ensuring effective delegation of field and laboratory work.
- Assess training requirements for laboratory employees and engage with the Training team to deliver on those requirements.
- Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle, including (but not limited to) recruitment and onboarding, conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary actions, and setting of KPIs.
- Approve employee timesheets to ensure accuracy and compliance with the Enterprise Agreement.
- Effectively roster staff in line with forecasted revenue to ensure Coffey Testing is profitable.
- Build and develop a team that adheres to company values and behaviours.
- Ensure all new clients have completed the relevant account forms prior to starting work
- Ensure all internal processes are followed to enable accurate and timely invoicing.
- Perform LIMS duties, including establishment of clients/projects, associated fee schedules, reporting of results, and ensuring accuracy of chargeable items on all work requests at time of issue.

Commercial

- Build professional relationships with all stakeholders,
- Communicate current and future laboratory plans to internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and teamwork.
- Liaise with the Operations Manager on business development activities,
- Provide expert advice to both internal and external stakehold

📌 Laboratory Supervisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Coffey Testing
📍 Melbourne