Fire Assay Manager (GEO-RE33)

ALS provides a broad range of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of end markets and industries around the globe. We continue to remain at the forefront of the testing services industry, building an enviable reputation.

Specific Responsibilities:

Operational

• Responsible for managing the fire assay department including planning, directing, and coordinating all activities within the department;
• Ensures the department is suitably equipped and staffed and operates in an efficient, effective, and profitable manner;
• Ensures the optimal turnaround time for samples is achieved and maintained whilst ensuring highest quality of results for clients using approved methodologies;
• Monitor ways to increase productivity and efficiency and ensure productivity levels are met;
• Evaluate productivity metrics and prepare monthly reports;
• Advises on the recommended purchase of capital equipment and preparing CEP’s as required;
• Develop and implement on-going training programs for department staff to ensure technical and leadership skills are enhanced in order to effectively respond to new analytical techniques and time critical requests;
• Proactively review, prepare, and develop all SOPs for new and revised analytical methods;
• Participate in regular lab safety, technical, and operation meetings;
• Actively participate in global peer group initiatives, assist in evaluating new equipment and methods and provide expert advice and recommendations for improvement;
• Conduct regular crew talks with staff to discuss department issues on quality, safety, and production;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the lab manager.

Financial

• Ensures that the department is run according to the strategic and business plan;
• Ensures all financial targets are met and/or exceeded including: ROS, EBIT, Net Revenues and TEC;
• Oversees and monitors costs and production levels to ensure the department stays within budget.

Personnel

• In conjunction with our Human Resources team you will be involved in employee interviews, recruiting and training staff as required;
• Approve timesheets and overtime using Kronos, schedule and approve vacation and shift assignments;
• Maintains training records for all department staff.
• Prepares and delivers performance evaluations;
• Actively manages staff including addressing performance issues as per ALS Group policies;
• Responsible for performance management including disciplinary action and termination if necessary;
• Communicate and enforces ALS Group employment policies and procedures.

Quality

• Foster a working environment that ensures quality targets are met or exceeded;
• Ensure that the quality of analytical data produced is maintained at a level that meets or exceeds company and market acceptable standards;
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained and of the standard required to meet or exceed QC targets;
• Maintains all ISO and quality related documents for the department;
• Assess the results of QA/QC audits and implement improvements as required;
• Conduct investigation for client inquiries related to quality issues and suggest proactive actions;
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality.

Safety

Responsible for the safe operation of the department;

• Provide the necessary equipment and environment to ensure safety in the laboratory;
• Immediately rectifies any unsafe laboratory practice;
• Ensure adequate OHS training for staff;
• Conduct routine safety crew talks and communicate all safety concerns, incidents, or potential hazards to the HSE Coordinator;
• Ensure new methods and safety initiatives are carried out and discussed with staff;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or Chemistry related diploma required;
• Completion or participation in an assayer certification program would be an asset;
• Minimum of 10 years of analytical laboratory experience with a minimum of 5 years in Fire Assay;
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory or management experience.

Physical Demands:

• Environment can be dusty and warm;
• Ability to sit/and or stand for up to 7.5 hours per shift;
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.

We would like to thank everyone for their interest in ALS but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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