Shift Supervisor - Sample Preparation
Core
Lead a team in crushing, milling, drying, and splitting operations to maintain efficient sample preparation workflows for mining and exploration projects.
Role type
Production Supervisor (Sample Preparation)
Builds
Physical sample preparation outputs for laboratory testing
Domain
Mining and exploration / Laboratory testing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, production workflow management, safety culture development, cross-functional collaboration, operational efficiency improvement, shift reporting and KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
LIMS system exposure, Lean or process improvement knowledge, forklift licence
Responsibilities
Lead and support a team across crushing, milling, drying, and splitting operations; Keep production flowing efficiently to meet daily and weekly targets; Build a strong, safety first culture through coaching, mentoring, and visible leadership; Work closely with Maintenance, Logistics, and Lab teams; Identify inefficiencies and implement smarter ways of working; Maintain accurate shift reports, monitor KPIs, and ensure quality standards are met
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC