Section Manager - Fire Assay

JobDescription

• • Responsible for the day to day management, planning, coordination and operation of the Geochem Fire Assay department and sample Preparation.

• Responsible for planning, reviewing and monitoring of capital, revenue and expense budgeting.

• Maintain appropriate shift structures and shift rosters in order to address workload and throughput as per sectional capacity targets and client commitments.

• Maintain, monitor, procure and manage appropriate stock levels within budgetary constraints and workload requirements.

• Responsible for sample routing, formulating changes, improving work flow and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.

• Coordinate Method Development and Method Validation.

• Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities including breakdowns, maintenance, repairs and servicing according to internal schedules.

• Responsible for development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department, including training, recruitment and disciplinary issues.

• Plan a production schedule for the jobs/projects in according with lab capability and client requirements.

• Implement and control the production schedule

• Review and adjust the schedule where needed

• Keeping abreast of new trends and current development in Analytical Science.

• Attending client meetings, liaising with clients when required.

• Assisting with results evaluation and validation.

• Ensuring that bowl weights are reported on a weekly basis to the Quality Manager by Sample prep supervisor.

• Determine, manage and drive initiatives in order to implement and monitor accreditation requirements as per SGS and ISO17025 requirements.

• Responsible for Health and Safety within the Geochem Fire Assay and sample prep departments.

• Ensuring that company policies are adhered to by all staff and communicating any changes of these policies to the staff.

• Complying and conforming to the QHSE policy of the company.

• Must be fully acquainted with the LIMS system.

• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).

• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.

• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

• Direct communication with clients daily on:

• • Status updates on new and existing projects

• Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary

• Requests for information about services offered

• RFQ’s and follow up on acceptance

• • Prepare and maintain production reports

• Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement on production targets

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum BSC Chemistry or ND Analytical Chemistry

• Mathematics background would be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a commercial laboratory environment.

• Experience in client liaison and customer relationship management

• Strong knowledge of SLIM

• Previous analytical and technical laboratory experience an advantage

• Good knowledge of ISO17025 requirements

Competencies

• Good co- ordination and proven management skills.

• Advanced level of competency in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), to perform word processing, spreadsheet database tracking data and written client communications.

• Statistical evaluation techniques advantageous

• Ability to work well under pressure and tight timelines.

• Ability to prioritize activities and be flexible to adjust to a variety of situations.

• Ability to effectively coordinate with various departments and levels of staff. AdditionalInformation