P5- Shift Supervisor

ALS • North Las Vegas, NV

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a commercial minerals laboratory or minerals sample preparation required
• Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or diploma in mineral/geology/chemistry an asset
• Forklift license/certification, or experience driving a forklift an asset.

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 Supervisor
• 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.

Benefits

• Support to develop new skills
• Opportunities to build a diverse career
• Safe, flexible and rewarding career
• Positive impact on people, the planet and our communities
• Inclusive work environment
• Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree