23rd January, 2025
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The role
An exciting opportunity has become available for our Geochemistry division in Orange, NSW. The business is seeking a proactive and driven Sample Preparation Manager. This position will be key to delivering success in the heart of the Central Tablelands region.
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will ensure that client sample preparation requirements and deadlines are met. By optimizing resources, analyzing productivity challenges, engaging staff and providing leadership, you will maximize production targets while managing costs and maintaining quality and safety standards.
This is a residential role, and you must reside in or plan to relocate to Orange - NSW with current Australian work rights to be considered.
The day to day
- Ensure staff members complete the tasks assigned to their position through training and development, staff reviews and discipline when required, to ensure tasks are completed safely and correctly
- Ensure all staff and site visitors always comply with the ALS Code of Conduct
- Advise senior management on the need to purchase capital equipment and maintain adequate levels of consumables
- Exceed client expectations by optimizing TAT and achieving quality results
- Effectively utilize resources by reducing breakages and downtime
- Review productivity each day and maintain samples / FTE in line with the Australian Region
- Prepare and submit annual budget if required
- Use monthly P&L data to monitor the financial performance of the section to ensure appropriate balance in quality, turnaround and profitability
- Submit monthly report to the laboratory manager if required
- Ensure the site or section complies with all ALS compliance protocols
- Other duties as directed by the laboratory manager
The Essentials - Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity in the same or related field (mining, chemical manufacturing, fast-paced production)
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Strong customer focus
- Genuine leadership capabilities and the ability to manage changes respectfully and professionally.
- Tertiary qualifications in Science (preferably Chemistry), Geology, Engineering or a related field highly regarded.
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We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include:
- Health fund discounts with Bupa
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
- Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
- Friendly working environment with accessible management
- Influenza Vaccinations
- Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates
Everyone matters At ALS, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued. We aim to reflect the diverse communities in which we work and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons living with disability and LGBTQ+.
How to apply Please apply online and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
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