Shift Supervisor

SHIFT SUPERVISOR
GEOCHEMISTRY
North West, Orkney

We are SGS the worlds leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Geochemistry business provides analytical services to all aspects of the minerals industry, including Exploration support, Laboratory analysis, Commercial Transaction Support, Environmental Analysis and Industry Standard Practices and Quality.

SGS is looking for a seasoned Supervisor, with solid experience and knowledge in Fire Assay and Sample Preparation, who will be responsible to supervise routine analytical techniques related to the established Fire Assay. Also, to assist with the coordination of progress of jobs and results between sections and other departments relating to fire assay work and results.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a person with strong and assertive leadership skills to command respect from those he/she deals with, whilst possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career managing multiple teams with solid experience to translate operational strategy into pragmatic action plans and execute and being able to interact with clients at all levels.



Primary Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Section Manager, you in the role, are expected to:
Supervise the FAS floor (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills using either digestion or parting process) exactly to the relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)
Ensure proper handover during shift change ensuring team leaders are following the proper hand over process (day, night & weekend shifts).
Assist in the effective and optimal utilization of staff, equipment and facilities within the department.
Liaise with the Team leaders/operators to ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments.
Report daily production figures to Section Manager, and also reasonable explanations and evidence for targets.
Institute the necessary company corrective measures against subordinates for actions that are contrary to company rules & procedures by reporting to Section Manager.
Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Clients.
Drive good housekeeping practices to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS requirements).
Attend to client queries promptly with appropriate feedback to the Manager with regards to resolutions. Institu