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Yıldırım Group of Companies based in Istanbul Turkey is one of Turkey’s fastest growing companies. It is a vertically integrated industrial conglomerate, which operates in more than 9 different sectors of which mining and metallurgical operations is its flagship industry group. YILMADEN, the group’s mining subsidiary is involved in chrome mining operations in Turkey and Kazakhstan, own ferrochrome production facilities in Russia, Sweden, Albania and Turkey. YILMADEN’s focus is on exploring, mining and processing mineral resources with minimal impact on the environment.
“We are looking for a Laboratory Manager at Yılmaden located in our headquarters in Maslak, Istanbul
To manage laboratories and sampling operations in mine laboratories and provide technical support to ensure operational results are achieved on time and in line with Yılmaden EHS service and quality agreements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure and follow up the sustainability of the Laboratory Quality system at mine laboratories in the standard of “ISO\IEC 17025General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”
- Provide solutions (technical, financial & human), which will make the Mine Laboratory department more effective and competitive.
- Communicates & ensures department adheres to QA regulations & ISO Certifications requirements and ensures a high level of accuracy in sample prep and analysis
- Ensure that the tests and measurements requested by the customers are carried out
- Oversee the testing and sampling activities and instrumentation to ensure laboratory efficiencies are maintained at all times and to meet and exceed quality of results.
- Timely provision of services to clients and continued monitoring of performance in relation to turn-around times
- Ensure the integration of the LIMS program in each mine laboratories
- Ensure the improvement and coordination between LIMS and SAP systems
- Submit regular reports and suggestions for improvement on the laboratory’s strategic and operational issues/concerns
- Help develop strategic business plans that increase the impact of Yılmaden’s mine laboratories
- Develop, submit and review operating budget with senior manager
- Track & justify expenditures. Create ways to optimize financial resources
- Lead and develop staff in all mine laboratories.
- Provide a safe, clean and organized environment for staff and customers.
- Provides positive and/or negative feedback to staff as needed. Discipline and/or recognize lab staff on performance.
- Perform all other responsibilities as assigned by the manager
Common Duties and Responsibilities:
- Up to date knowledge of process and automation & legislative regulations
- Dynamic, energetic, motivated, positive outlook, with a "can-do" attitude to be able to work & motivate others in a fast paced operation environment
- Strong time management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
- Strong sense of urgency & the ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment
- Ability to work with and motivate employees with different personalities
- Strong attention to detail & record keeping skills
- Strong team building, leadership, coaching, mentoring and training skills
- Ability to assess workload and to delegate appropriately to maximize efficiencies
- Able to assess problems and recommend solutions
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Detail orientated & record keeping skills
- Ability to accurately follow Procedures and instructions
- Ability to learn quickly
- Up to date knowledge of laboratory testing process
- Excellent computer skills
- Manage the scheduling and workload for lab and field staff