Job Description
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supervisor – Purchased Concentrate to join our team at Glencore International AG.
The successful candidate will report to the Superintendent – Laboratory within the Tech Services & Planning team and be responsible for managing staff to ensure the primary business needs of the laboratory purchased concentrate team are met.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reporting data in a timely manner to the laboratory clients
* Ensuring the data release complies with pre-set quality criteria
* Communicating routine maintenance requirements of equipment to ensure high equipment up-time
* Maintaining understanding of operation, maintenance, and calibration of analytical systems used within the team
* Conforming to customers' pre-set turnaround times
* Verifying data and checking compliance of QC data
* Documenting compliance to sample prep quality procedures when requested
* Maintaining clear understanding of general customer expectations
* Maintaining competency levels of staff as detailed by the competency chart system
* Managing staff labour coverage and compliance to mandatory training
* Ensuring cross-training of staff is in place to cover range of analysis and requirements when staff leave is in effect
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in Science or Chemistry desirable
* Demonstrated experience in similar role with at least 7 years
* Strong knowledge of application of analytical chemistry in mining environment
* Proficient knowledge of NATA Quality Management Systems
* Strong focus on implementing and monitoring QAQC protocols
* Experience with LIMS systems in particular Labware
* Focus on safety in workplace
* Ability to work within team environment
* Excellent communication skills
* Able to maintain relationships with delivery truck drivers, ISF supervisors, and production planning team
* Strong commitment to safety and environment
* Manual driver's license