The Senior Assayer / Supervisor is responsible for the overall coordination and scheduling of incoming samples from the mine site, prioritizing samples in order of importance, overseeing the production of the laboratory and reporting results to specific mine departments.
The Supervisor is responsible for all activities, operations and staff within the assigned department.
Supervise staff to carry out laboratory analysis according to established methods and meeting Quality Control (QC) standards.
Schedule workflow through the department so that client deadlines are met in a timely fashion; monitor throughput and performance.
Monitor and maintain lab QC standards.
Plan and initiate procedures to ensure the company quality program is preserved and oversee quality audits.
Solve day to day production and process problems within the department.
Work in partnership with other supervisors to solve client problems to ensure quality and customer satisfaction standards are met.
Train and motivate staff, set goals, review performance and assess training needs, at least once a year.
Plan and initiate procedures and systems necessary to ensure the maintenance and improvement of the company quality program.
Accountable for maintaining production and quality targets and ensuring optimal staff levels to achieve production, quality and financial targets.
Responsible for designing, coordinating and executing training programs that are consistent with management objectives, includes quality system awareness, continuous technical improvement and personnel performance reviews.
Ensuring each person within their responsibility has undergone an orientation and has sufficient knowledge for their safety and health while at work.
Ensuring that each person has sufficient information, resources and materials to do their job safely.
Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis.
Accountable for routine and non-routine equipment maintenance.
Directly responsible for ensuring all safety equipment is in place on a daily basis.
May be assigned and asked to co-ordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
Qualifications
Education : Minimum of a High School Diploma and / or Postsecondary Education in a Science related program or equivalent experience or training
Experience : Minimum 1-3 years of relevant laboratory work
experience required.
Minimum 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge of good laboratory practices and good
management practices.
Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammer and composition.
Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Good hand / eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment.
Must use good judgment to identify and resolve problems on the job. When in difficulty refer problems to his / her Manager for resolution.
Advanced level of creativity required in solving routine
problems.
Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.