Team Leader - Sample Preparation
On-siteBurgersfort, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Burgersfort, Mpumalanga, South AfricaOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelLarge
Full TimeMid LevelLarge
Job Summary
Supervise sample preparation shifts by scheduling workflows to meet client deadlines, maintaining production levels, and ensuring all turnaround times are met. Liaise with layout personnel, site foremen, and staff to resolve ambiguous instructions, troubleshoot problems, and oversee performance evaluations. Train sample preparers, organize shift work, and monitor equipment maintenance regimes while ensuring strict compliance with safety policies and established procedures. Manage inventory levels, maintain accurate work order and equipment logs, and coordinate special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 (with Mathematics, Chemistry or Science)
- Minimum 3 years work experience in a commercial minerals' laboratory or minerals sample preparation
- Microsoft excel, word experience
- Proven leadership abilities and experience leading teams greater than 5 people
- Experience performing all related sample prep procedures with a theoretical understanding of the methodology
- Ability to multi task and prioritize work flow
- Strong analytical and mechanical skills
- A willingness to learn new analytical tests, equipment and procedures
- Critical thinking and ability to troubleshoot problems in a timely manner
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner and answer related questions from direct reports
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with others & independently with little direct supervision
- Time management skills and a strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work extended hours from time to time
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