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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.
 
The role
ALS Geochemistry at our Kalgoorlie facility is looking for someone who is eager to progress their career in a Sample Preparer Supervisor role.
 
This is a full-time position with the expectation that the successful candidate will be available to work a rotating roster of 4 day shifts, 4 night shifts, followed by 4 days off (10-hour shifts / day).
 
Training will be provided for the right candidate.
 
This is a residential role, and you must be residing in or planning to relocate to the Kalgoorlie Boulder Region with current Australian work rights to be considered.
 
The day to day
The role involves, but is not limited to the following tasks:

• Supervise Sample Prep staff
• Regularly liaise with other section supervisors and management
• Manage staff issues, including morale and performance management
• Ensuring section KPI's are reached and maintained
• Monitor, inspect and review work to ensure deadlines are met and quality standards are achieved
• Maintain acceptable TAT
• Minimizes breakages and wastage
• Training and technical development of section staff
• Optimizing shift hours within the sample prep section
• Ensure the quality of the section is maintained
• Ensure staff adhere to all ALS HSE policies and procedures

The essentials
This is a challenging position in which a high degree of organisational skills, time management skills and attention to detail are essential. 
 
Your ability to manage staff and deal quickly, efficiently and fairly with issues in a high volume and dynamic environment will ensure your success in this role.
 
To be successful, you will have or be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the sample preparation process
• Experience in the lab industry
• An exceptional work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate.
• Good time management and organisational abilities.
• An understanding of ALS QC principles.

Working at ALS
 
Our people drive our success at ALS.
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.
 
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
 
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.
 
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 recognised 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+.
 
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
 
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.
 
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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