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Supervisor, Sample Preparation

Location:Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:30th Nov -0001
Closing Date:15th Feb 2010
Posted By:ALS Laboratory Group
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Supervisor, Sample Preparation

This position is responsible for supervising the productivity and quality of the branch and personnel for the ALS Minerals sample preparation facility in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The Sample Preparation Supervisor supervises the Sample Preparation staff and ensures productivity quotas and goals are met and/or exceeded. The priority for this position is to ensure the department runs smoothly and that all standards pertaining to client instructions are followed correctly. The Sample Preparation Supervisor is responsible for the training and development of all Sample Preparation technicians.

Specific Responsibilities:

Sample Preparation:
 Manages the process of sample preparation as samples arrive in the lab;
 Maintains shift production levels and ensures sample preparation work meets required turnaround time;
 Coordinates and prioritizes daily workloads;
 Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to;
 Ensures that all staff follow safety procedures and policies when working;
 Performs work order entry checks;
 Determines when client sample processing instructions are missing, incomplete or ambiguous; accomplishes this by close liaison with layout personnel and the work order entry group;
 Maintains close liaison with Manager and other lab staff to ensure the smooth delivery of our services to clients;
 Identifies and resolves internal and external problems when they arise;
 Investigates client inquiries and complaints related to quality issues and be able to suggest proactive actions;
 Responsible for training of sample preparation staff and monitoring performance;
 Conducts monthly crew talk to discuss safety and quality issues with the staff;
 Organizes employee scheduling and shift work;
 Assists in keeping staff training records and controlled documents up-to-date;
 Performs basic mechanical maintenance as required;
 Responsible for, monitoring and requesting lab supplies, payroll submittal, petty cash, weekly report submittal.



Personnel
 In conjunction with our Head Office Human Resources team you will be involved in employee interviews, recruiting and training staff as required;
 Schedules shifts and manages time keeping for staff;
 Actively manages staff including addressing performance issues as per ALS Laboratory Group policies;
 Maintains employee files;
 Prepares and delivers employee performance evaluations, discipline and other issues as they arise in consultation with the Manager;
 Communicates and ensure compliance with ALS Laboratory Group employment policies and procedures;
 Communicates and ensures compliance with ALS Laboratory Group safety, health and environment policies.

Quality Assurance
 In conjunction with Vancouver sample prep is responsible for resolving quality issues;
 Maintains all quality documentation and records;
 Ensures all routine quality checks are performed and reported;
 Responsible for resolving quality issues in conjunction with the QA Department;
 Participates in and follows-up on quality audits.
 Updates and generates prep QC data charts;


Miscellaneous
 Other duties as assigned by the Area Manager

 
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