P5- Shift Supervisor

About this role

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. 

Specific Responsibilities  

• Manages the process of sample preparations   

• Maintains shift production levels and ensures sample preparation work meets required turnaround time   

• Coordinate and prioritize daily workloads   

• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to  

• Ensures that all staff follow safety procedures and policies when working   

• Determines   when client sample processing instructions are missing, incomplete or ambiguous;   accomplishes   this by close liaison with layout personnel and the work order entry group  

• Maintains close liaison with Manager, Assistant Manager, and other lab staff to ensure the smooth delivery of our services to clients   

• Identifies   and resolves internal and external problems when they arise   

• Investigate client inquiries and complaints related to quality issues and be able to suggest proactive actions   

• Responsible for training and development of the Sample Preparation technicians on routine prep samples,   handling   and processing   

• Conduct monthly crew talk to discuss safety and quality issues with the staff   

• Organizes employee shift work in consultation with the Prep Superviso r    

• Helps with employee performance evaluations,   discipline   and other issues as they arise in consultation with the Manager   

• Assist   in keeping staff training records and controlled documents   up-to-date  

• Update and generate prep QC data charts  

• Performs basic mechanical maintenance as   required  

• Use correct methods   in accordance with   the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality  

• Observe established safety regulations and   comply with   all ALS health and safety policies and procedures   

• Other duties as assigned.   

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  

• Experience in managing and training staff  

• Hands-on experience with laboratory computer systems  

• Basic Mechanical aptitude  

• Organized and highly motivated individual;  

• Detail oriented individual with a strong commitment to quality and safety  

• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team  

• Ability to effectively handle a high volume of work and time critical issues  

• Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to exercise diplomacy and tact  

• Excellent   English communication skills both written and verbal  

• Excellent computer skills including LIMS,   Webview , MS Word,   Excel   and Outlook.   

Required Qualifications  

• Minimum 3   years   work experience in a commercial minerals laboratory or minerals sample preparation   required ;   

• Degree or diploma in mineral/geology/chemistry an asset   

• Forklift license/certification, or experience driving a   forklift   an asset.   

Physical Demands  

• Ability to sit and/or stand for   long periods   of time  

• Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment  

• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks   

• Ability to   lift up   to 50 lbs.   (occasionally lifting may exceed 50lbs and   assistance   is mandatory from either another employee or the lift   assist   equipment);  

• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities  

• Be cleanly-shaven   in order to   wear protective equipment  

• Please be aware that ALS   operates   24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including holidays.  

Working at ALS The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.  We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.   ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.  

Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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