P5- Shift Supervisor

ALS; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a hands-on Sample Preparation Supervisor to manage daily prep workloads, ensure timely sample processing, and enforce SOPs and safety policies. You will train staff, coordinate shifts, monitor QC data, and collaborate with lab leadership to deliver high-quality services to clients.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a commercial minerals lab, a degree or diploma in mineral/geology/chemistry, and forklift credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and training staff
• Hands-on experience with laboratory computer systems
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Organized and highly motivated
• Detail oriented with focus on quality and safety
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Ability to handle high volume and time-critical issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy
• Excellent English communication (written and verbal)
• Excellent computer skills including LIMS, Webview, MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Manages the process of sample preparations
• Maintains shift production levels and ensures turnaround time
• Coordinate and prioritize daily workloads
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensures safety procedures and policies are followed
• Investigates client inquiries and quality issues
• Trains and develops Sample Preparation technicians
• Conducts monthly safety and quality discussions
• Organizes employee shift work
• Assists with staff evaluations and documentation
• Updates prep QC data charts
• Performs basic mechanical maintenance
• Uses established methods to ensure analytical quality
• Ensures compliance with safety policies
• Supports ALS operations and client delivery
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Staff management

Laboratory systems

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication (English)

Computer skills (LIMS, Webview, MS-...

Education

Diploma/degree in mineral/geology/chemistry

Forklift license/certification

Tools

LIMS

Webview

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manages the process of sample preparations

• Maintains shift production levels and ensures sample preparation work meets required turnaround time

• Coordinate and prioritize daily workloads

• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to

• Ensures that all staff follow safety procedures and policies when working

• Determineswhen client sample processing instructions are missing, incomplete or ambiguous;accomplishesthis by close liaison with layout personnel and the work order entry group

• Maintains close liaison with Manager, Assistant Manager, and other lab staff to ensure the smooth delivery of our services to clients

• Identifiesand resolves internal and external problems when they arise

• Investigate client inquiries and complaints related to quality issues and be able to suggest proactive actions

• Responsible for training and development of the Sample Preparation technicians on routine prep samples,handlingand processing

• Conduct monthly crew talk to discuss safety and quality issues with the staff

• Organizes employee shift work in consultation with the Prep Supervisor

• Helps with employee performance evaluations,disciplineand other issues as they arise in consultation with the Manager

• Assistin keeping staff training records and controlled documentsup-to-date

• Update and generate prep QC data charts

• Performs basic mechanical maintenance asrequired

• Use correct methodsin accordance withthe established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality

• Observe established safety regulations andcomply withall ALS health and safety policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in managing and training staff

• Hands-on experience with laboratory computer systems

• Basic Mechanical aptitude

• Organized and highly motivated individual;

• Detail oriented individual with a strong commitment to quality and safety

• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

• Ability to effectively handle a high volume of work and time critical issues

• Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to exercise diplomacy and tact

• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal

• Excellent computer skills including LIMS,Webview, MS Word,Exceland Outlook.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3yearswork experience in a commercial minerals laboratory or minerals sample preparationrequired;

• Degree or diploma in mineral/geology/chemistry an asset

• Forklift license/certification, or experience driving aforkliftan asset.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and/or stand forlong periodsof time

• Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment

• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks

• Ability tolift upto 50 lbs.(occasionally lifting may exceed 50lbs andassistanceis mandatory from either another employee or the liftassistequipment);

• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities

• Be cleanly-shavenin order towear protective equipment

• Please be aware that ALSoperates24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including holidays.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.