Laboratory Supervisor

ALS provides a broad range of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of end markets and industries around the globe. We continue to remain a leader in the testing services industry and have established a distinguished reputation for providing best in class results and client services.

**Location**: ALS Tribology

**Reports to**: Regional Business Manager, Canada

**About the Position**:
The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of the ALS Tribology location in Burlington, including implementing the corporate direction, vision and goals. This position will also be responsible for achieving the budgeted financial performance and profitable growth while ensuring compliance, quality, client service and best practice methods are adhered to.
Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing all aspects of the sample preparation facility including production, workflow coordination, troubleshooting and sample logistics;
- Advises on the recommended purchase of capital equipment and preparing CEP’s as required;
- Develop annual action plan for successfully achieving the objective set out by the Canadian and North American Tribology strategy.
- Ensure productivity requirements are achieved in a safe and sustainable manner;
- Meet or exceed all financial targets; including ROS, EBIT, Net Revenue and TEC;
- Effectively manage human resources on site including recruiting, performance management, employee relations, attendance promotion and staff scheduling;
- Promote a safety culture by communicating and upholding ALS Group health, safety & environment policies and programs;
- Responsible for ensuring sample preparation quality and supporting all quality program mandates including routine checks, resolving quality issues in a timely manner; participating in audits and maintaining all required quality documentation;
- Personally exemplify the ALS core values and fosters a workplace culture that reflects these values;
- Actively encourage and support employee engagement through corporately developed or local initiatives and solicits employee input on making ALS a great place to work;
- Provides mentoring and development for key, high potential employees in the business;
- Immediately rectifies any unsafe laboratory practice;
- Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
- Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to effectively manage change in a dynamic working environment;
- Proves coaching and mentoring to junior staff;
- Negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines;
- Strong quality service attitude and approach;
- Sound decision making skills;
- Projects enthusiasm, positive attitude and motivation;
- Ability to predict problems and implement solutions;
- Commits to organizational goals and objectives;
- Client and Results focused;
- Organized;
- Excellent Computer Skills.

Required Qualifications
- Technical diploma or degree in chemistry or related field;
- Knowledge of general lubrication principles and understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical equipment or be willing to take necessary training;
- Industry related certifications such as STLE OMA, CLS or ICML MLT are a plus;
- Laboratory experience including related management/supervisory experience;
- Experience working with customers and clients;
- Familiarity with all applicable legislation & regulations.

Physical Demands
- Ability to sit or stand for a full shift;
- Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks;
- Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required.