Supervisor - Sample Preparation
Core
Lead a high-performing sample preparation team in a mining laboratory environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across crushing, milling, drying, and splitting workflows.
Role type
Hands-on laboratory operations supervisor
Builds
Sample preparation outputs for exploration and mining projects
Domain
Mining & Minerals / Laboratory Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, production workflow management, safety culture development, cross-functional collaboration, operational efficiency improvement, shift reporting, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
LIMS system exposure, Lean/process improvement knowledge, forklift operation
Technologies
LIMS, production systems
Responsibilities
Lead and support team operations in crushing, milling, drying, and splitting; maintain production flow to meet targets; coach staff on safety and procedures; collaborate with Maintenance and Logistics teams; identify inefficiencies; monitor KPIs and shift reports; drive continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with team leadership