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Laboratory Supervisor – Lifestyle roster on offer
  
Imagine your future with us
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
  
About ALS Coal

With more than 70 years of coal quality assessment experience, ALS is synonymous with industry excellence. ALS has the resources, expertise, equipment, laboratory capacity, and the skill to deliver the quality and turnaround required for any proposed program. ALS provides the solutions required to maximise the inherent value of coal products.
   
The Position
  
We are looking for an experienced Physical Testing Laboratory Supervisor to lead our laboratory and sample preparation team in Gladstone. This opportunity has arisen due to internal movement and business growth. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of operations, ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of both the laboratory and sample preparation processes.
As a leader, you will bring proven experience in managing teams of around 15 staff across multiple sites, fostering a positive and motivated work environment through strategic leadership.
  
 
Day to Day 

• Supervision of staff on multiple shifts
• Oversee and co-ordinate maintaining calibration
• Analysing and reporting to clients for coal samples
• Promote continuous staff development
• Monitor business performance to ensure operations remain within budget
• Maintain a thorough understanding of safety requirements
• Oversee the induction process for new employees, ensuring they receive comprehensive training in all procedures, including safety protocols.
• Manage Profit & Loss (P&L) accounts to maintain financial stability.
• Day to day duties in Sample Prep and Laboratory  

 
Skills/Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Science or Coal Industry experience
• 5+ years’ industry experience in Coal industry would be advantageous
• Understanding of business principles
• An understanding of financial reporting
• A strong customer and client focus
• Change management experience
• Strong leadership skills and attributes
• Negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

   
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
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 recognised and valued.
  
  
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
As part of the selection process, pre-employment medical exam is required, including drug and alcohol assessment.
  
How to apply
Please apply on-line 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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