Analytical Lab Supervisor

Sibanye Stillwater•Columbus, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Analytical Lab Supervisor directly supervises the production analytical hourly workforce in the Analytical Laboratory. The role understands and articulates the company’s short-term and longer-term goals and helps maintain, protect, and preserve facility assets. Using hands-on experience, training, and knowledge, the supervisor schedules and provides resources for production analytical work. The position requires technical knowledge of laboratory operations and computer software, along with the ability to guide, direct, and motivate lab personnel. It involves routine communication and collaboration with peers and management. The supervisor oversees assigned-crew workflow and coordinates laboratory personnel with other company employees and management. The role supports safe and environmentally compliant operations, employee training and performance, laboratory equipment use and upkeep, and timely completion of analytical work. The schedule is described as “Super 7 rotating shifts,” and the employee must be able to work any shift, including weekends, as needed.

Requirements

Working knowledge of assay theory and chemistry principles.
Proficiency in operational techniques, process parameters, and maintenance requirements for fire assay, laboratory instrumentation, sample preparation, digestion, predictive and preventive maintenance, and environmental compliance.
Hazardous materials training and applications.
Ability to communicate with technical specialists and interpret technical drawings and specification documents.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision.
Working knowledge of industrial safety, including OSHA rules and regulations, production, maintenance, economics, equipment, and environmental regulations.
One stated education-and-experience pathway: high school diploma and at least 5 years of relevant processing or laboratory experience, or a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, mechanical, or chemical engineering (or equivalent) and 4 years of related work experience.
A separate stated education-and-experience pathway: high school diploma and at least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience, or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering (or equivalent) and 2 years of related work experience.
Experience with OSHA regulations.
Ability to work any shift, including weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous training experience.

Responsibilities

Foster an inclusive environment that promotes teamwork and innovation, and seek workforce feedback for continuous improvement.
Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
Ensure Environmental Excellence is practiced throughout the facility.
Ensure appropriate training of new department employees.
Communicate expectations to direct reports and ensure they are consistently met.
Oversee the daily workflow of the assigned crew, communicating with and directing the analytical laboratory workforce while coordinating with other company personnel and management.
Provide constructive and timely performance feedback to direct reports.
Ensure laboratory technicians have the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to perform their jobs safely and efficiently and to deliver work to appropriate recipients on expected schedules.
Maximize use of laboratory equipment in accordance with company operating policies and procedures and safety, environmental, and certifying authority requirements.
Prepare work orders and coordinate with the Maintenance department on equipment requirements and activities.
Execute and document preventive maintenance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.