Laboratory/Facility Manager

Actlabs; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actlabs in Fredericton operates a geological sample preparation facility and is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Manager. The role involves direct supervision on the production floor, equipment troubleshooting, and workflow improvements to keep rapid turnaround times.

The successful candidate will lead staff, ensure quality control under ISO/IEC 17025/ISO 9001, and collaborate with HR on staffing and training, while maintaining a safe, efficient environment on site.

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal and written English communication.
• Experience in an industrial/mining/mineral-processing/geological sample preparation environment desirable.
• Supervisory or management experience in a hands-on operational setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-day operations of the Sample Preparation/Facility to ensure staff meets company turnaround times.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership on the production floor working directly with employees to resolve workflow, equipment, and production issues.
• Review service tickets to identify retraining needs and requirements.
• Ensure staff follows quality control procedures to meet ISO/IEC 17025/ISO 9001 requirements.
• Investigate and address non-conformances and complaints from Sample Preparation.
• Propose ideas and best practices to the Vice President.
• Provide guidance, technical training to technicians/sample prep and documentation at training.
• Select, evaluate and dismiss employees for all aspects of Sample Preparation in collaboration with HR.
• Schedule employees to ensure production targets are met in Sample Preparation.
• Maintain and replenish inventory by ordering and tracking supplies.
• Foster a positive environment and ensure respectful, timely handling of grievances.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment complying with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal & written English communication

Supervisory/management experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Multitasking

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork & interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Quality focused

Overtime willingness

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma plus two years of experience in a commercial laboratory

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actlabs is a leading service laboratory established in 1987, renowned worldwide for its excellence in analytical testing, development services, and delivering high-quality analysis. Serving diverse industries such as mineral exploration, agriculture, environmental, forensics, life sciences, and material testing, we are committed to innovation, quality, and customized solutions that meet our clients’ unique needs.

Job Overview

Actlabs is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Manager to manage our Fredericton geological sample preparation facility.

This facility performs geological sample preparation only. This is not a chemistry or analytical laboratory position.

The operation prepares rock, drill core and other geological materials for subsequent analysis at other Actlabs laboratories. The work involves receiving, sorting, drying, crushing, splitting, pulverizing, packaging and shipping geological samples.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly on the production floor alongside employees and will take an active role in maintaining production, troubleshooting equipment and improving workflow.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in industrial production, mineral sample preparation, mining, mechanical maintenance, crushing or processing equipment, rather than candidates whose experience is primarily analytical chemistry.

Education Required

• High school diploma plus two years of experience in a commercial laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-day operations of the Sample Preparation/Facility to ensure that staff meets company TAT
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership on the production floor and work directly with employees to resolve workflow, equipment and production issues.
• Review service tickets to assist with identifying retraining requirements and needs
• Ensure staff understands and follows quality control procedures to meet requirements under ISO/IEC 17025/ISO 9001
• Investigate and follow up on non-conformances and complaints from Sample Preparation
• Bring forward ideas and best practices to V.P.
• Provide guidance, technical training to technicians/sample prep and documentation at the time of training
• Select, evaluate and dismiss employees for all aspects of Sample Preparation in collaboration with the HR Manager, Head Office and communicate with HR regarding HR matters
• Scheduling of employees, ensure production are met in Sample Preparation
• Maintain and replenish inventory by ordering and keeping track of supplies required
• Foster and maintain a positive environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances are dealt in a timely manner and employees are communicated within an open manner. This would be in conjunction with HR
• Ensure that a safe, clean and efficient work environment in accordance with policies and procedures-ensure compliance with all safety requirements and procedures

Qualifications

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Previous experience in an industrial, mining, mineral-processing, geological sample preparation, manufacturing, mechanical or similar production environment.
• Supervisory or management experience in a hands-on operational environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Ability to multitask and to meet deadlines
• Work well under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Proven time management skills, takes initiative
• Problem-solver and provide suggestions and actions on the next plausible step
• Quality driven, dynamic motivated and pro-active
• Exhibit willingness to display effort to meet company goals of improved TAT, quality and reduce costs
• Demonstrate willingness to work overtime if required to complete projects
• Ability to work as a team and work well independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

A Workplace for All:

At Actlabs, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to ensure that all voices are heard, all cultures are respected, and a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but essential to our success. We treat each other with fairness and dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada.