Laboratory Manager

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Firth Industries Full time

As the Laboratory Manager, Waikato, the primary focus of this role will be to lead, manage, supporting and maintain Firth testing and QA services in the Waikato area.

This role will be based in our Te Rapa Plant Site.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

  • A great team culture where we enjoy celebrating our successes and supporting each other
  • Access to training, development, and career progression


Employee Education Fund
  • Staff & Dependants
  • Access to Fletcher Building Benefits programme including, parental leave, share scheme, staff discounts

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

  • Management of all aspects of the Laboratory and daily operational functions in Waikato Region
  • Proactively develop operational relationship with internal and external clients
  • Administration of the Quality Management System
  • Develop employees through coaching and training
  • Provide reporting to all key stakeholders

Ngā Pūmanawatanga Ōu - What You Will Bring

  • At least 2+ years' work experience in a leadership or management role in a laboratory environment, preferably in the construction industry
  • You're a detail oriented, well organised person with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects
  • You're an excellent communicator both verbally and written and a person who can build long standing relationships
  • Experience of managing direct reports with a coaching and influencing emphasis

About us:

Firth has been supplying concrete and masonry products to the construction industry for over 90 years. Our strong customer relationships and passion for innovation make Firth New Zealand's leading concrete supplier.

Comprising of three businesses, Certified Concrete, Masonry and Dricon, our products are sold either directly or via our channel partners who operate in the infrastructural, commercial and residential construction markets.

Firth operates in every region across New Zealand and employs over 750 team members, across 80 sites.

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