Company Description

As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.

SGS values your hard work and commitment. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy benefits such as performance bonuses, private healthcare, a robust pension plan with life insurance, and increasing annual leave with service. Additional perks include a day off on your birthday, gym and retail discounts, an electric car lease program, extended parental leave, service recognition, Christmas vouchers, and wellness programs.

Job Description

• Job Title: Operations Supervisor
• Job Type: Permanent 
• Hours: Annual Hours contract- Average 48 Hours per week (usual hours 8:30am-4:30pm) 10 days on, 4 days off, on call will be required 
• Location: Grangemouth, this position is eligible for a company vehicle 

We are seeking a skilled Oil, Gas, and Chemical Inspection Operations Supervisor to oversee and manage field inspection activities. This role requires knowledge of inspection processes within the oil, gas, and chemical sectors. As an Inspection Field Supervisor, you will lead a team of inspectors, ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards, and work directly with clients to meet their inspection needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the inspection team, ensuring accurate and timely inspections.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and company policies during all inspection processes.
• Conduct on-site inspections and oversee sampling, gauging, and quality control procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and training to inspection staff to maintain high standards of service and safety.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, communicating inspection findings and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Prepare, review, and submit detailed reports on inspection activities, findings, and follow-up actions.
• Identify areas for improvement within inspection processes and implement best practices to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and attend client meetings to discuss project progress and requirements.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced Inspection supervisor or Cargo Inspector looking to advance their career, and step into a leadership role as an Operations Supervisor. 

We also require the following expereince:

• In-depth technical knowledge of inspection activities within the petro-chemical industry.
• Experience of directly communicating with clients and successfully resolving clients issues/complaints.
• Previous experience of operating in a co-ordination or supervisory role within a successful team.
• Relevant professional qualification/membership of industry body e.g. IFIA, Deck Officer.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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