Sample Prep Team Leader

Job description

Will be required to perform managerial duties in the absence of the Sample Preparation Manager

10th June, 2025

About the Position
The Sample Prep Team Leader will work at the ALS Zambia – Kansanshi mine site.

The position will be responsible for:

Compliance:

Practice and drive the ALS Health and Safety Foundation Standards.
Practice the ALS company core values.
Abide by the ALS company policies and procedures.
Always abide by local legislative requirements.

Efficient and Effective Operations:

Will be required to perform managerial duties in the absence of the Sample Preparation Manager
Oversee the sample prep shifts and ensuring staff adhere to sample prep SOPs.
Provide effective supervision of a shift operation to ensure daily operation targets (TAT) are achieved.
Monitor and review Sample Prep QC results daily on GEMS and efficiently interact with affiliate labs to assist with work order entry and sample logistics through GEMS
Should be able to communicate effectively to Sample Preparation Manager on issues relating to QC, HSE, HR, Production and Technical matters relating to Sample Preparation at:
Attend Weekly Production Meetings
Effectively communicate and assist with urgent or adhoc issues relating to QC, HSE, HR, Production and Technical matters to Sample Preparation Manager
Liaise and plan effectively with all laboratory departments the workflow of sample volumes to the respective lab sections
Assist branch laboratories in region with sample preparation related queries timeously
Make necessary adjustments to sample preparation equipment (Jaw Crushers, boyd crusher and LM2 Pulverisers) settings and/or institute appropriate corrective and preventative measures
Assist with Sample Preparation supplies and liaise with Sample Preparation Manager on ordering frequencies to ensure sufficient stock levels for operational continuity
Ensure operational logs and records are maintained and updated
Overall responsible for QC and HSE incident investigations that occurred during shifts
Responsible for HR related matters including shift attendance, pre and post shift checks to ensure proper shift hand overs and raise concerns
Manage NSS (non-sufficient samples) tasks in conjunction with the laboratory sections
Train new staff on sample preparation tasks
Fully understand and able to perform sample preparation duties within the department.
Ensure business is conducted in accordance with Core Values:
SAFE
RESILIENT
CURIOUS
COMMITTED
CARING
HONEST
ONE ALS

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

Chemistry/Science/Geology/Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized University or Institution and or in-depth understanding and knowledge of Chemistry.
3 years Laboratory experience.
Hands-on knowledge of operating Jaw crushers and LM2 Pulverisers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a mandatory requirement.
Good interpersonal skills and effective in working in a multi-cultural environment.
Sound technical knowledge of Geochemical analytical techniques.