Shift Supervisor - Fire Assay Laboratory

About the role

SGS, a global testing, inspection and certification company, is hiring a Shift Supervisor for its Fire Assay laboratory in Orkney. The post supervises routine analytical techniques and the production team, coordinates progress between sections, and ensures quality, safety and timely delivery of results.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the FAS floor (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupellation and dissolution of prills) to the relevant competence modules.
• Coordinate progress of jobs and results between sections and departments, and assist in profiling and batching jobs for day-to-day shifts.
• Ensure punctual handovers between day, night and weekend shifts, and supervise team leaders' handover process.
• Report daily production figures to the Section Manager, with accurate, traceable data and explanations for missed targets.
• Investigate irregularities and non-conformances, including improvement requests and client drives, and institute corrective measures.
• Train new laboratory employees on fire assay techniques, processes and working instructions, and verify Fire Assay staff.
• Stand in for senior staff during meetings, training, sick leave and annual leave, and participate in operational integrity projects.
• Use the Stop Work Authority when risk control is unclear, and adhere to QHSE and ISO 17025 / SANAS requirements.
• Monitor consumables, inventory and PPE, carry out monthly stock counts, and maintain instrument logs and records.

Required profile

• National Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent experience recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
• At least 5 years of experience in a relevant discipline or analytical laboratory.
• Supervisory experience.
• Fluent English.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of the fire assay analytical process.
• Full understanding of the LIMS system.
• Knowledge of the laboratory quality management system.
• Able to work independently and coordinate several activities at once.