Analytical Lab Supervisor

Sibanye Stillwater; Columbus (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater in Columbus, MT, seeks an Analytical Lab Supervisor to lead the production analytical hourly workforce and oversee lab operations with a strong safety and environmental compliance focus.

The role requires hands-on expertise, the ability to schedule resources, and effective communication with peers and management. Shift flexibility and leadership skills are essential for fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of assay theory and chemistry principles.
• Proficient with fire assay, lab instrumentation, digestion, and sample prep.
• Experience with predictive and preventative maintenance and environmental compliance.
• Hazardous materials training and applications.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Leadership qualities and ability to guide a team.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production analytical hourly workforce in the Analytical Laboratory.
• Schedule and provide resources for production analytical work.
• Guide, direct, and motivate lab personnel.
• Communicate with peers and management.
• Maximize utilization of lab equipment with safety and compliance.
• Prepare Work Orders and interface with Maintenance.
• Execute and document Preventive Maintenance activities.
• Oversee daily workflow of assigned crew and coordinate with others.
• Provide constructive performance feedback to direct reports.
• Ensure technicians have tools, knowledge, and skills to perform duties safely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assay theory

Chemistry principles

Lab instrumentation

Sample preparation

Digestion

Predictive maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Environmental compliance

Hazardous materials

Technical communication

Documentation

Leadership

OSHA regulations

Industrial safety

Education

Engineering degree

Chemistry degree

OSHA regulations training

Job description

Analytical Lab Supervisor

Location:

MET Complex - Columbus, MT

Schedule:

Super 7 rotating shifts

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Analytical Lab Supervisor will provide direct supervision of the production analytical hourly workforce in the Analytical Laboratory. The Analytical Lab Supervisor will understand and articulate the specific short term and the general, longer-term goals of the company and always maintain, protect, and preserve the facilities assets. The Analytical Lab Supervisor uses hands‑on experience, training, and knowledge to schedule and provide the resources for the completion of production analytical work. This position requires excellent technical knowledge of lab operations and computer software with the ability to guide, direct, and motivate lab personnel. This position requires routine communication, collaboration, and interaction with peers and management.

The Analytical Lab Supervisor's primary duties are:

• Foster an inclusive environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and actively seek feedback from the workforce for continuous improvements.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• Ensure that Environmental Excellence is practiced throughout the facility.
• Ensure appropriate training of new employees in the department.
• Effectively communicate expectations to direct reports and ensure they are consistently met.
• Oversee the daily workflow of their assigned crew with responsibility for communication and directing the analytical laboratory labor force, while coordinating with other company personnel, and management.
• Provide constructive and timely performance feedback for direct reports.
• Ensure that laboratory technicians have all the necessary tools, knowledge, and skills to perform their jobs safely and efficiently to appropriate recipients per expected schedules.
• Maximize utilization of all lab equipment in line with company operating policies and procedures ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and certifying authority requirements.
• Prepare Work Orders and interface with the Maintenance department on equipment requirements and activities.
• Execute and document Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Working knowledge of assay theory and chemistry principles.
• Proficient in operational techniques, process parameters, and maintenance requirements of the following circuits or processes: fire assay, lab instrumentation, sample preparation, digestion, predictive and preventative maintenance, and environmental compliance.
• Hazardous materials training and applications.
• Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical drawings and specification documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership qualities including: character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety (OSHA Rules & Regulations), production, maintenance, economics, equipment and environmental regulations.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma and 5 or more years of relevant processing or laboratory experience; OR bachelor's degree in metallurgical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent and 4 years related work experience.
• Experience with OSHA regulations.
• High school diploma and 5 or more years of relevant laboratory experience; OR bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or equivalent and 2 years related work experience.
• Experience with OSHA regulations.
• Previous training experience.
• Must be able to work any shift, as needed.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.