* The technical supervisor shall supervise the overall activities in the Material Division pertaining to the particular branch and shall report to the Unit Head (Materials).

* Coordinate with the Departments In-charge for scheduling the daily programs and assigning the technicians * He shall clarify the customer’s doubts regarding the test methods or the test results.

* Perform site visits to ensure that the technicians are performing the test in accordance with the standard test method

* Provide adequate training to the Technical Staff regarding the test methods and the system adopted by the laboratory.

* Perform random verifications of the testing carried out by the technicians and ensure that the technicians follow the standard test methods

* Monitor the performance of the test for proficiency tests and ensure that the tests are performed in a satisfactory manner

* Ensure all technical staff adapt to the necessary safety measures while performing the work

* Ensure maintenance of good housekeeping in the laboratory and the premises.

* Propose to the Technical Manager (Materials) regarding any resource requirements as well as regarding the improvement activities

* Ensure prompt investigations when corrective action requests are received and report the outcome of the investigations to the Unit Head

* Shall be responsible for the checking and verification of the tests conducted and may sign the test reports whenever proper authorization is given

* Ensure that all the equipment’s and accessories used for the testing are maintained in good condition and necessary preventive maintenance is carried out at regular intervals

* Ensure that test reports are delivered to the customers within the agreed period

* Ensure that only calibrated equipment’s, where applicable shall be used for the testing

* Responsible for the supervision of the Specialty Testing Department and serving as the deputy in the absence of other Technical supervisors and the Unit head in the Material Department.