SHIFT SUPERVISOR
GEOCHEMISTRY
North West, Orkney
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
The Geochemistry business provides analytical services to all aspects of the minerals industry, including Exploration support, Laboratory analysis, Commercial Transaction Support, Environmental Analysis and Industry Standard Practices and Quality.
SGS is looking for a seasoned Supervisor, with solid experience and knowledge in Fire Assay and Sample Preparation, who will be responsible to supervise routine analytical techniques related to the established Fire Assay. Also, to assist with the coordination of progress of jobs and results between sections and other departments relating to fire assay work and results.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a person with strong and assertive leadership skills to command respect from those he/she deals with, whilst possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career managing multiple teams with solid experience to translate operational strategy into pragmatic action plans and execute and being able to interact with clients at all levels.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Section Manager, you in the role, are expected to:
- Supervise the FAS floor (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills using either digestion or parting process) exactly to the relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)
- Ensure proper handover during shift change ensuring team leaders are following the proper hand over process (day, night & weekend shifts).
- Assist in the effective and optimal utilization of staff, equipment and facilities within the department.
- Liaise with the Team leaders/operators to ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments.
- Report daily production figures to Section Manager, and also reasonable explanations and evidence for targets.
- Institute the necessary company corrective measures against subordinates for actions that are contrary to company rules & procedures by reporting to Section Manager.
- Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s.
- Drive good housekeeping practices to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
- Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS requirements).
- Attend to client queries promptly with appropriate feedback to the Manager with regards to resolutions. Institute appropriate root cause analysis for all problem investigations and formulate appropriate technical conclusions.
- Training of new Laboratory employees on the application of the Fire Assay techniques, processes, procedures and work instructions.
- Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
- Overtime submission sheets must be properly checked (Name, employee number, correct hours claimed) before handing in to Section Manager for approval.
- Co-ordinate and supervise the production team.
- Assist in the completion of Production report.
- Evaluate and report analytical results.
- Standing in for other Senior staff during his/her absence (meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave)
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant discipline / analytical laboratory
- National Diploma / Degree in Analytical Chemistry and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
- Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science
- Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science
- Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System
- Competent in technical knowledge of Fire Assay analytical processes
- Must have full understanding of the LIMS system.
- Supervisory experience
- Able to work with technical and management staff
- Able to coordinate fire assay activities
- Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Assists with trouble shooting and problem solving
- Can fluently communicate in English
Remuneration:
Full time permanent position with competitive salary, training and development, internal promotions, travel and responsibilities and an interesting global working environment. SGS also offers a highly competitive and attractive benefits package.
Note:
All appoints are made inline with our employment equity plan.
Should you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please accept your application as unsuccessful.
