Total 20 service operations manager job vacancies in Makati City

Primary Responsibilities:

• Semi-front-end group, composed of technical skilled people, attending on-line and off-line transfers from Level 1 Support
• Provide remote support for incidents and requests in support of the distributed end user devices (desktops, laptops, mobiles, and laboratory equipment)
• Able to spend more time than Level 1, and use additional support tools (e.g. Active Directory Admin Tools, Exchange Admin Center) or have administrator access privileges and apply specific technical knowledge to increase resolution rate (depending on which areas and capabilities granted)
• With remote administration access to end user workstation granted.

• Core Incident, Major Incident, Service Request, Problem Management and Knowledge practices involved.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Software Maintenance and Support. Remote support of SGS standard software for end users and devices, including installation, testing and maintenance.
  • Provide remote support (taking remote control of end user device when possible) for incidents and/or requests that cannot be resolved by Level 1
  • Provide operations and technical support for new software that is deployed throughout automated software distribution tool (subject to change management procedures)
  • In the event Software must be replaced to conduct a repair, restore the end user environment to the previous state including configuration and data
  • Support for installation of different Add Ins and upgradation of SGS standard software packages
• Remote IMACs (Installs, Moves, Adds & Changes). Installation of / or modifications to software included in SGS end user desktop/laptop Base Image and standard SGS software for end users and devices.
  • Provide remote support (taking remote control of end user device when possible) for IMACs requests that cannot be resolved by Level 1
  • Uninstall and reinstall any existing software or other related services as necessary to execute the IMAC
  • Install Software including new Software or upgrades using software distribution tools
  • Set-up security settings, file access and other administrative procedures required for the IMAC
  • Update the Asset Inventory within CMDB when Hardware or Software changes are implemented (when necessary)
• Device Configuration Support. Remote support of SGS standard device configurations for end users and devices, including the OS, user profiles/settings, printer and scanner drivers, and laboratory equipment
• Resolve Desktop related Security Incident. Identify and remove security threats from end user devices including providing remote support for virus and malware incidents and security alerts generated from Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) tools that cannot be resolved by Level 1
• Device Performance Improvements. Remote troubleshooting and improvements in end user devices performance

• Provide specialized functional support at application level for Global Business Applications addressing on-line and off-line incidents and requests from Level 1
• Participate on-line in incident resolution and diagnosis of incidents and, if necessary, collaborate with Business Applications owners and Application Support Teams.
• Responsible for maintaining and increasing the resolution capability of Application Support tickets by Level 1
• Ensure knowledge and specialization are effectively transferred to Level 1 (e.g., periodic knowledge transfer sessions, ticket solutions, KDB documentations, …)
• Act as interface with Business Application owners to maintain and increase the resolution capability. Manage periodic meetings with Business Application Owners for reviewing documentation, follow-up application changes and releases, outages, known errors and solutions of escalated tickets
• ITSM tool KDB, self-service solutions and FAQs for Business Applications in-scope updating
• Execute ongoing effort to improve first level resolution by analyzing improvement areas and proposing improvement actions to Level 1

• Provide extended tasks and administration activities (operation, support and maintenance) related to second level incident resolution covering functional and technical incidents escalated from Level 1:
  • Active Directory (AD) User and Group Management
  • Email Recipient and Distribution Group Management
  • Shared Mailbox Management
  • SharePoint Permission Management 
  • Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) Reset request fulfillment.
  • Microsoft Bitlocker Administration and Monitoring
  • Account and Permission Management for Local Business Applications

• Complies with relevant Management Systems
• Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:

• Demonstrates strong obligation to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in             meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE
• Perform appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to react to emergencies within the workplace
• Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements
• Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements
• Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior
• Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines
• Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
• Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management
• Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System
• Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for over-all coordination of the certification process of client companies in support to the division in the area of documents, materials, package and invoice preparation and file/database maintenance.

Specific Responsibilities   

AUDIT SCHEDULING

• Sends & follow-up audit schedule to the client 3 months in advance following Knowledge GSP/GPP and the ISO 17021
  • Audit schedule is already firmed up 3 months prior audit execution.
  • Zero movement on the confirmed schedule without valid reason

AUDIT ITINERARY

• Sends audit itinerary to the client at least 2 weeks prior audit execution
  • Audit itinerary is compliant with Knowledge policy

AUDIT LOGISTICS

• Coordinates and make the necessary arrangements (flight booking, transportation, & other travel requirements for on-site jobs)
  • Audit logistics should be made clear & coordinated in a timely manner

• Coordinates with the auditor their confirmed schedule, including the presence of Technical Expert and/ or Observers/ Auditor-under-supervision during the conduct of the audit
  • Information should be accurate to both the auditor, the technical expert, and /or Observers

AUDIT PACKAGE PREPARATION

• Prepares and transmit to the audit team the audit package following GSP/GPP for auditor’s
  • Correct & Complete audit package

INVOICING (in coordination with the GBS Invoicing Team)

• Ensure that all billable jobs for the next 3 months are readily available in the Invoice Monitoring to identify the revenue projection for the succeeding months
• Prepares & sends audit invoice to the client during the 1st week of each month with clear emphasis that collection shall be made during the 1st day of the audit
  • Payment shall be received from the client 100% during the first day of the audit
  • DSO is achieved.
• Reimbursable expenses shall be invoiced after the audit and apply 10% administrative fee following new rule of FIN-DIV.
  • 100% invoicing of reimbursable expenses shall be made within the month
• Collate, prepare and submit the weekly and monthly revenue reports including revenue accruals, deferrals and expenses
  • Timely and accurate reporting

AUDIT PACKAGE CHECKING

• Follow-up with relevant auditor and checks completeness of the audit package 1 week after the conduct of the audit and submits the same for technical review (if applicable)
  • On time submission and complete audit packages

AUDIT CERTIFICATE PREPARATION AND ISSUANCE

• Prepares Certificate following GSPP/GPP for approval of the Division Manager. Issuance of certificate shall only takes place once client is confirmed paid on all services provided by SGS Kn.
  • Issuance of Certificate shall not exceed 2 months from the last day of full compliance of the client in the certification process.

REGULAR DUTIES

• Identify and plan all activities - audits, and any other activities, that are due for scheduling across all sectors of Knowledge Solutions
• Send audit schedule notifications 90 days in advance, and confirmed within 45 days before the actual audit date
• Collaborate with the entire division's key personnel to ensure that the YTD revenue is achieved by the division
• Ensure that the audits activities are booked and allocated in the system and is consistent with the client’s Scope of Certification (chosen management system standard(s), the client’s industry sector, technical area(s), products and processes)
• Comply with system related activities and any other tasks and issues associated with various applications and processes such as, but not limited to, reporting, orientation of new users, etc.
• Interact with clients with a view to understand their needs and goals, willing to help clients and be attentive to their needs
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.
• Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to:
  • Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSE Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions by participating in safety meetings, completing required training, intervening in unsafe situations, refusing unsafe work, and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to QHSE.
  • Responds appropriately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.
  • In accordance with the SGS QHSE Management System requirements, disposes of, or directs the disposal of, waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all waste transportation and disposal regulations and requirements.
  • Reports all incidents (actual incidents and near misses) in accordance with the SGS Incident Reporting requirements.
  • Uses all equipment (including safety equipment) in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to supervisor.
  • Maintain a safe and tidy worksite.
  • Maintains awareness of hazards and proposes controls to supervisor, QHSE Representatives or relevant client / site contact.
  • Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES

• Suggest area or opportunities for improvement
• Perform other related tasks as maybe assigned by her superiors in support of division goals, or personal development as programmed by her superiors.

Reporting Line

• Business Controller

Primary Responsibilities    

• Business partnering
• Forecasting, Annual Budget & Medium-term planning
• Financial Analysis
• Capital Expenditure Review and Post Review Analysis
• Cost Control
• Financial Reporting

• Lead and manage the annual budget process – revenue, direct/indirect/sales & marketing costs, support overheads, capital expenditures, headcount, and allocation drivers.
• Monitor and update forecasts regularly to reflect changes in business conditions and provide actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain financials models and reports to support forecasting and budgeting process.
• Track sales and spending to ensure alignment with targets and report variances with clear and concise commentaries and recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare and present financial information to stakeholders highlighting key variances and providing recommendations.
• Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost-saving to improve profitability.
• Track and manage both direct/indirect costs, sales & marketing costs, support overheads.
• Review purchase requisitions and challenge any spending that is not align with target margin.
• Review viability and reasonableness of cost savings projects by various departments.
• Review of proposed capital expenditures and perform post review analysis.
• Work closely with local finance and finance shared services center team to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Act as business partner to various departments – Business, Operations, Commercial & Support Overheads
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis – P&L simulation & scenarios.
• Work closely with commercial team to review a reasonable sales pricing model.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Integrity and Compliance

• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct

Primary Responsibilities of a Student Admin for Operations and Sales:

• For Planning and Scheduling assistance (e.g. clerical and system encoding, invoice and collection records updating
• Customer Satisfaction Survey consolidation and monitoring, outsourcing suppliers for events and general assistance, etc.)

Primary Responsibilities  

• Responsible for performing and completing the third-party audit cycle and conducting specific training programs specifically for Food Safety.

Specific Responsibilities  

• Conducts and completes the whole audit cycle, either as a team member or team leader in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. 

• Conducts desk study of the client’s management system.  

• Prepares checklist and itinerary as guide during audit.  

• Conducts audit on site according to procedures.  

• Prepares and completes audit package. 

• Communicates with or attends to client inquiries related to the system standard where they had been qualified to audit.  

• Reviews and customizes training materials, when needed, and conducts training on specific programs as determined by the Division.  

• Provides coaching and performance feedback for auditors under training or supervision.  

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goal or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.  

• Completes audit reports and updates client’s files i.e. kick sheet, etc.  

• Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity. 

• Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to: 

• Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE 

• Responds appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace 

• Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements 

• Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements 

• Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior  

• Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines 

• Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators 

• Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management 

• Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System 

• Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations 

Responsible in tax reporting and compliance

• Manage tax audits and ensure compliance with tax regulations
• Manage tax planning and compliance, ensuring tax liabilities are accurately reported
• Manage indirect tax compliance and guide on tax implication of business decisions
• Manage outsourced tax compliance and reporting.
• Oversees the preparation of transfer pricing documentation and information return on transaction and related parties
• Conduct a thorough analysis of taxes to provide expert advice on tax planning and optimization opportunities to ensure compliance with local regulations
• Coordinate and manage tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities
• Maintain documentation and records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities
• Collaborate with other departments and teams, such as finance, legal and operations, outsourced tax firms to ensure alignment and coordination on tax matters
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on financial issues, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions
• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations Philippines and Guam and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization
• Foster a culture of tax compliance and awareness throughout the organization, providing training and support as needed
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

STAFF ASSISTANT

• Responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to the Division Manager in her day-to-day activities and to the division in general on the daily administrative and operational requirements. Also, responsible for controlling documents related to the division’s QMS. Schedules and monitors the utilization of the division-assigned vehicle. Monitors and/or processes division staff documents and requests (like requests for payment, leave applications, purchase orders and requisitions, airline tickets and bookings, etc.) within the division or with the other divisions. Handles divisional account receivables, which includes sending the statement of account/invoice to client companies, following up clients, scheduling collections, and coordinating collection with appropriate collectors/messengers. Requests for and maintains the division’s office supplies.

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

• Responsible for over-all coordination of the certification process of client companies in support to the division in the area of documents, materials, package and invoice preparation and file/database maintenance. Identify and plan all activities - audits, and any other activities, that are due for scheduling across all sectors of the division.

To provide technical expertise across IT operations including level 1, 2 and 3 Incident, Problem and Change management and conducting day to day system administration and maintenance tasks to ensue the smooth operation of IT systems and services.

• Conduct Incident, Problem and Change management across L1, 2 and 3
• Interface with the regional service desk and regional/global support groups and suppliers.
• Conduct day to day IT system administration and maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of IT systems and services
• Support the existing IT infrastructure including network, server, print, backups and related components including design, deployment, changes and decomissions.
• Liase and coordinate solutions/resolutions with 3rd party IT suppliers and managed support groups
• Update and maintain operational documentation
• Working with cloud technologies (Azure) as well as on-prem deployments
• Interact with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Work alongside local IT management and technical staff as a point of escalation for technical issues
• Lead or contribute toward IT projects aligned with group strategy
• Follow all security procedures in alignment with group strategy and policy

The Global Safety Operational Solutions Coordinator will assist the Safety Operations Team and Global Head of Safety in providing expert advice and supporting safety operational solutions for all SGS affiliates worldwide.

This role encompasses a wide range of transversal responsibilities aimed at promoting a culture of safety and developing best practices in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management.

Key Responsibilities:

HSE Operational Advice and Support

• Collaborative Compliance: Collaborate with Regional and Country Health & Safety Managers and risk experts to ensure HSE compliance in line with SGS Health & Safety standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Communications and Learning Development: Help develop communications and learning materials to highlight risks in field and lab operations.
• Assessments and Audits: Participate in and/or lead HSE assessments and audits to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and use performance indicators and data analysis to monitor safety operations’ performance and establish action plans.

Safety Management System (SMS) Maintenance and Enrichment

• Continuous Improvement: Assist in the ongoing review, enhancement, and documentation of the Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure it aligns with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Content Development: Develop and incorporate technical and digestible content into the SMS, including procedures, guidelines, and educational materials, to enhance understanding and compliance across the organization (e.g., visual management, cheat-sheets).

Accelerate the Adoption and Utilization of Safety Digital Tools

• Global Implementation: Drive the implementation and utilization of safety digital tools globally.
• Performance Assessment: Assess the effectiveness and performance of adopted tools to ensure they enhance safety operations.
• Technical Support: Troubleshoot technical issues, perform regular updates, and provide training and support to maximize tool efficiency.

Merger & Acquisition Safety Due Diligence

• Due Diligence Activities: Participate in safety due diligence activities during mergers and acquisitions.

Integration Support: Assist in the integration of acquired entities into the existing safety framework and standards.

Primary Responsibilities    

• Responsible in tax reporting and compliance.
• Leads the tax and regulatory audit.
• Assist in external, statutory & internal audits related to tax and compliance.
• Extends help in completion of Hyperion reporting.
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• Tax Reporting and Legal
• Reconciles and prepares the following tax returns and computes tax liabilities prior to payment and electronic filing in  EFPS:
  • Value Added Tax – VAT
  • Withholding taxes (compensation, expanded and final tax)
  • Fringe Benefit Tax – FBT
  • Other tax reports and listings
  • Corporate Income Tax
  • Documentary stamp tax
  • E-submission of tax listings such as monthly alphalist, input VAT & output VAT
• Ensure compliance with annual tax information reporting.
  • Annual Information Returns
  • Annual alphabetical list
  • Inventory List
• Runs and prepares the annual books of accounts submission.
• Perform test of transactions and test or reasonableness
• Assist in responding and acting on letters received from BIR, LOAs, Tax Mapping and government regulatory agencies for queries and assessments.
• Initiates processing of new and renewal application of business permit for all locations and related documents such as barangay clearance, community tax certificate, etc.
• Ensure renewal of tax clearance and other related tax documents
• Files and maintains tax and legal documents and other financial records. To ensure completeness and orderliness based on established guidelines on filing system and retention period.
• Assist in legal document request related to corporate secretary and other bidding requirements of business units.
• Ensure application and compliance with tax treaty applications, tax residency certificate and other tax certifications.
• Lead the VAT refund application.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating with the internal for HFM/Hyperion Group reporting.
• Properly update the BLIKA system – for monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance and risk assessment
• Performs tax risk exposure assessment, including tax planning.
• Coordination with the Regional Tax Director, if needed

Primary Responsibilities

• Generally responsible for the preparation of individual sales action plans in line with the overall sales strategy to ensure a targeted and focused approach that consistently contributes to the overall growth aims of the business. Materializes current sales opportunities and identify news ones to meet required revenue targets within defined areas of responsibility

Specific Responsibilities

• Answers inbound sales inquiries relating to products, services and current promotions
• Communicates and explains the value of the client brand and benefits of services to potential customers though establishing relationships and building strong rapport
• Uses effective selling and customer service techniques to identify customer needs and drive sales results Anticipate, identify and understand client’s needs and pains and translate those into sales opportunities
• Ensure timely and professional submission of all information as requested by clients, ensure follow-up
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports of sales activities.
•  Resolve customer complaints by addressing problems, facilitating the development of solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to managers
• Maintain positive relationships with current and potential clients through regular contacts
• Coordinate with clients and avoid any discontinuation from his or her end.
• Liaise with technical/operations teams to ensure excellent communication channels exist to facilitate the successful handover and execution of the new and current business.
• Support marketing strategy and business development teams as appropriate
• Assist for invoicing and support for collection as determined by the Business Manager
• Maintain awareness and understanding of all SGS services, ensuring that the full range of SGS services are presented to new and existing clients to maximize sales opportunities
• Forward potential opportunities to other Business Lines as appropriate
• At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.

Primary Responsibilities:

In-charge of the administrative, logistical and operational support for the Division. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Director in organizing, monitoring and controlling the various administrative, logistical and operational support for Natural Resources – MIN, Connectivity and Products (C&P) and I&E-Supply Chain Services/NDT/Aid Efficiency Services 

• Coordinates and manages project tasks to ensure project delivery is within allotted budget and timelines  

• Provides support to internal teams to achieve performance targets 

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in contribution to departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior. 

• Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to: 

• Demonstrates strong obligation to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to QHSEE 

• Perform appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace 

• Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements 

• Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements 

• Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior  

• Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines 

• Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators 

• Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management 

• Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System 

• Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations 

• Oversees the Finance activities of the Manila Shared Services: SGS Gulf Limited – ROHQ and SGS Global Business Services Asia, Inc. and SGS Inspection Services SA – Philippine Branch, including the management reporting of assigned LOB in compliance to set standards that includes but not limited to SGS group reporting standards, Head Office reporting, generally accepted accounting principles
• Business Partnering, Finance & Regulatory Reporting, and Head Office Reporting. The FP&A will assist the FPD across a variety of tasks including preparation of Budget, Controls and Forecasting, and Business Units Costs and Expenses Variance Analysis
• Handles and monitors the Capital Expenditures of SGS Non-commercial entities including providing support to the business in building the CAPEX business case, financial models, inputs in project charter and details,
• Champion the Internal Control on Financial Reporting across all Philippine entities
• Oversees that Affiliates/Intercompanies Invoices or Recharges are managed timely and accurately in the proper accounting period across all Philippine entities – for non-commercial entities only
• QHSE coordinator for Local Finance

Reporting Line

• • This position reports to the Minerals Director and oversees directly the Trade Services Operations Executive/s.

Primary Responsibilities    

• • Controls and organizes the technical operations of the Trade Services; ensuring compliance against SGS policies and procedures, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 17020, Operational Integrity, and Minerals Business technical requirements and other company policies. In-charge in assisting the Minerals Director in growing the Minerals business. 

Specific Responsibilities   

• Oversees all the trade-related services and operations of the Minerals business in accordance with the company policies and procedures, Safety, Security, and other international standards to which SGS subscribes.
• Ensures the operational requirements and performance targets of the Trade Services operations are achieved through proper manpower planning, work distribution, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Develops and recommends new services consistent with SGS competencies and follows client requirements.
• Assists the Minerals Director by providing technical inputs to specific customer requirements for the development and/or improvement of marketing design, strategies, plans and their implementation.
• Assists the Minerals Director in preparing the budget for his Operations that will complement budget targets.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in contribution to departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to the Division Manager in her day-to-day activities and to the division in general on the daily administrative and operational requirements. Also, responsible for controlling documents related to the division’s QMS.

• Assists the division manager in organizing his daily schedules and administrative requirements like preparation of presentation materials, drafting communication letters, etc.

• Schedules and monitors the utilization of the division-assigned vehicle.

• Monitors and/or processes division staff documents and requests (like requests for payment, leave applications, purchase orders and requisitions, airline tickets and bookings, etc.) within the division or with the other divisions.

• Handles divisional account receivables, which includes sending the statement of account/invoice to client companies, following up clients, scheduling collections, and coordinating collection with appropriate collectors/messengers.

• Requests for and maintains the division’s office supplies.

• Performs the responsibilities of a document controller as defined in the division’s QMS.

• Maintains assigned division files.

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goal or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.

• Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to:
  • Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSE Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions by participating in safety meetings, completing required training, intervening in unsafe situations, refusing unsafe work, and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to QHSE.
  • Responds appropriately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.
  • In accordance with the SGS QHSE Management System requirements, disposes of, or directs the disposal of, waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all waste transportation and disposal regulations and requirements.
  • Reports all incidents (actual incidents and near misses) in accordance with the SGS Incident Reporting requirements.
  • Uses all equipment (including safety equipment) in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to supervisor.
  •  Maintain a safe and tidy worksite.
  • Maintains awareness of hazards and proposes controls to supervisor, QHSE Representatives or relevant client / site contact.
  • Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management.

• Oversees laboratory testing done in his/her section and reviews analytical results with concerned analysts. 

• Performs analyses relevant to his/her section when necessary. 

• Interprets evaluation results of his/her assigned commodity and prepares section report for management use. 

• Ensures all materials and equipment needed for the day’s analysis are prepared and available. 

• Ensures that the analysts observe good housekeeping practices and complies with Company Safety Manual and QMS. 

• Performs various administrative duties such as but not limited to work distribution, staff performance monitoring including giving of feedback to ensure they meet performance standards, providing training and/or disciplining staff when necessary. 

• Decision-making as to work assignments of direct subordinates (i.e. method of analysis, key priority assignments, admin matters) 

• Request for cash advance / payment of division’s expenses subject to review of and approval of Laboratory Operations Manager. 

• Recommendatory authority on the corrective action for staff misconduct involving penalties on written warning up to 5 days suspension. 

• Ensures compliance to the Group and national policies including but not limited to the maintenance of the Quality Management System 

• Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity. 

• Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to: 

• Maintains a sound understanding of QHSE management techniques and the commitment to deliver QHSE performance that meets the expectations of SGS. 

• Maintains a strong knowledge of and commitment to Group and Divisional QHSE Targets and Objectives by setting, monitoring and formally reporting local Targets and Objectives. 

• Balances production and cost control demands with QHSE needs while not allowing one to become subordinate to the other.   

• Ensures risk assessments are completed for all routine and non routine activities. 

• Ensures Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contract. 

• Identifies client and project QHSE requirements and ensures these are built into the work while supporting the Group QHSE Management System. 

• Ensures that suppliers / contractors are apprised of relevant QHSE requirements and that any adverse QHSE impacts of their activities or products are managed and minimized. 

• Identifies and provides relevant QHSE training for their personnel. 

• Actively promotes good housekeeping and safe use of equipment. 

• Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel. 

• Assists QHSE staff in the completion of department QHSE audits. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Generally responsible for the preparation of individual sales action plans in line with the overall sales strategy to ensure a targeted and focused approach that consistently contributes to the overall growth aims of the business. Materializes current sales opportunities and identify news ones to meet required revenue targets within defined areas of responsibility

Specific Responsibilities

• Answers inbound sales inquiries relating to products, services and current promotions
• Communicates and explains the value of the client brand and benefits of services to potential customers though establishing relationships and building strong rapport
• Uses effective selling and customer service techniques to identify customer needs and drive sales results Anticipate, identify and understand client’s needs and pains and translate those into sales opportunities
• Ensure timely and professional submission of all information as requested by clients, ensure follow-up
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports of sales activities.
•  Resolve customer complaints by addressing problems, facilitating the development of solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to managers
• Maintain positive relationships with current and potential clients through regular contacts
• Coordinate with clients and avoid any discontinuation from his or her end.
• Liaise with technical/operations teams to ensure excellent communication channels exist to facilitate the successful handover and execution of the new and current business.
• Support marketing strategy and business development teams as appropriate
• Assist for invoicing and support for collection as determined by the Business Manager
• Maintain awareness and understanding of all SGS services, ensuring that the full range of SGS services are presented to new and existing clients to maximize sales opportunities
• Forward potential opportunities to other Business Lines as appropriate
• At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for over-all coordination of the certification process of client companies in support to the division in the area of documents, materials, package and invoice preparation and file/database maintenance.

Specific Responsibilities   

AUDIT SCHEDULING

• Sends & follow-up audit schedule to the client 3 months in advance following Knowledge GSP/GPP and the ISO 17021
  • Audit schedule is already firmed up 3 months prior audit execution.
  • Zero movement on the confirmed schedule without valid reason

AUDIT ITINERARY

• Sends audit itinerary to the client at least 2 weeks prior audit execution
  • Audit itinerary is compliant with Knowledge policy

AUDIT LOGISTICS

• Coordinates and make the necessary arrangements (flight booking, transportation, & other travel requirements for on-site jobs)
  • Audit logistics should be made clear & coordinated in a timely manner

• Coordinates with the auditor their confirmed schedule, including the presence of Technical Expert and/ or Observers/ Auditor-under-supervision during the conduct of the audit
  • Information should be accurate to both the auditor, the technical expert, and /or Observers

AUDIT PACKAGE PREPARATION

• Prepares and transmit to the audit team the audit package following GSP/GPP for auditor’s
  • Correct & Complete audit package

INVOICING (in coordination with the GBS Invoicing Team)

• Ensure that all billable jobs for the next 3 months are readily available in the Invoice Monitoring to identify the revenue projection for the succeeding months
• Prepares & sends audit invoice to the client during the 1st week of each month with clear emphasis that collection shall be made during the 1st day of the audit
  • Payment shall be received from the client 100% during the first day of the audit
  • DSO is achieved.
• Reimbursable expenses shall be invoiced after the audit and apply 10% administrative fee following new rule of FIN-DIV.
  • 100% invoicing of reimbursable expenses shall be made within the month
• Collate, prepare and submit the weekly and monthly revenue reports including revenue accruals, deferrals and expenses
  • Timely and accurate reporting

AUDIT PACKAGE CHECKING

• Follow-up with relevant auditor and checks completeness of the audit package 1 week after the conduct of the audit and submits the same for technical review (if applicable)
  • On time submission and complete audit packages

AUDIT CERTIFICATE PREPARATION AND ISSUANCE

• Prepares Certificate following GSPP/GPP for approval of the Division Manager. Issuance of certificate shall only takes place once client is confirmed paid on all services provided by SGS Kn.
  • Issuance of Certificate shall not exceed 2 months from the last day of full compliance of the client in the certification process.

REGULAR DUTIES

• Identify and plan all activities - audits, and any other activities, that are due for scheduling across all sectors of Knowledge Solutions
• Send audit schedule notifications 90 days in advance, and confirmed within 45 days before the actual audit date
• Collaborate with the entire Kn key personnel to ensure that the YTD revenue is achieved by Kn
• Ensure that the audits activities are booked and allocated in the system and is consistent with the client’s Scope of Certification (chosen management system standard(s), the client’s industry sector, technical area(s), products and processes)
• Comply with system related activities and any other tasks and issues associated with various applications and processes such as, but not limited to, reporting, orientation of new users, etc.
• Interact with clients with a view to understand their needs and goals, willing to help clients and be attentive to their needs
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.
• Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to:
  • Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSE Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions by participating in safety meetings, completing required training, intervening in unsafe situations, refusing unsafe work, and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to QHSE.
  • Responds appropriately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.
  • In accordance with the SGS QHSE Management System requirements, disposes of, or directs the disposal of, waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all waste transportation and disposal regulations and requirements.
  • Reports all incidents (actual incidents and near misses) in accordance with the SGS Incident Reporting requirements.
  • Uses all equipment (including safety equipment) in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to supervisor.
  • Maintain a safe and tidy worksite.
  • Maintains awareness of hazards and proposes controls to supervisor, QHSE Representatives or relevant client / site contact.
  • Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES

• Suggest area or opportunities for improvement
• Perform other related tasks as maybe assigned by her superiors in support of division goals, or personal development as programmed by her superiors.

Setting up, implementing and managing the local quality management system as well as monitorung its efficiency and effectiveness. Efficiencey and effectivenes are to be understood in terms of conformance with internal and external requirements. Responsible for implementeing SGS Group Quality Management requirements to the local laboratory (-ies). The role requires in depth knowledge of ISO 17025 and its implementation in food testing laboratories.

Primary Responsibilities of a Student Admin for Operations and Sales:

• For Planning and Scheduling assistance (e.g. clerical and system encoding, invoice and collection records updating
• Customer Satisfaction Survey consolidation and monitoring, outsourcing suppliers for events and general assistance, etc.)