Sample Prep Supervisor

Organize, coordinate, and carry out a (more or less) fixed number of largely recurring, defined activities in the sample preparation department, such as but not limited to operating, cleaning, and maintaining various industrial sample preparation equipment.  

Prepare samples for smelting and execute smelting process, including inspection of the sampling material for hazards, e.g., hollow bodies with water inclusion, ammunition, etc. after training.  

Operate furnace equipment through tasks such as but not limited to inspecting furnaces and filter chambers, changing of filter bags, inspection of rapping units, charging, and operating the furnace with sample material including scraping and casting.  

Operate sample preparation equipment such as but not limited to incineration and induction furnaces, several mills, and sieves, etc. 

Prepare sample bags for shipping.  

Secure separation of different batches to always avoid contaminations.  

Handle material with forklifts, high lift stackers, or cranes from time to time. Must be able to drive listed mobile equipment.  

Perform basic calculations on different contents of materials.  

Register material flows and melting operations in corresponding IT systems.  

Execute stock taking activities in respective areas of responsibility.  

Professional handling of claim management.  

Comply with company instructions e.g., on health and safety and environmental protection.  

Comply with company rules and regulations.  

Economic behavior about material and time expenditure.  

Provision of work equipment.  

Prepare workstations for e.g., maintenance tasks.  

Know and understand the processes and procedures in the direct field of activity.  

Assure quality and actively participate in continuous improvement programs.  

Proactive exchange of information with Operators and Managers (e.g., on process/condition of aggregates).  

Must successfully communicate, interact, and interface with international and domestic employees of various levels regarding operational and non-operational topics. Examples of roles include (but not limited to): sample preparation, laboratory, sampling, logistics, engineers, production, maintenance, customer services, and purchasing.  

Contact with external suppliers or their representatives, internal customers, purchasing and customer service department, to identify, research, analyze, and resolve challenges.  

Act in an industrial environment with high level of compliancy rules (safety, environment, and quality).  

Be aware of and follow performance management and KPI tracking for operative responsible area.  

Establish corrective actions for underperforming metrics to ensure performance standards are met.  

Achieve set lead times in Sample Preparation area.  

Staff/Personnel: 

Perform regular performance and goal meetings with subordinates.  

Induction and instruction of (new) employees, apprentices, trainees, etc.  

Ensure the transfer of knowledge across shifts, departments, and generations.  

Accountable for methods which assist employees to effectively retain training and work knowledge in addition to the overall retention of employees.  

Successfully use established standards to assure shift team is fully staffed and working at full potential yet take opportunities to recommend process’ for review which may have more of an impact.  

Work with Team Manager, EHS, and HR in organizing training and role developmental needs; technical training and/or training on new policies or processes.  

Build a vivid and open feedback culture including transparent communication.  

Motivate and coach staff; inspire and educate employees; encourage individuals to give genuine feedback and to be involved in company objectives.  

Build trust and a positive working relationship with individuals.  

Understand and perform according to Aurubis values.  

Define tasks and follow clear expectations for each position.  

Ensure site conformance to published group policies, programs, systems, or procedures and ensure procedural requirements are understood and followed by site personnel.  

Identify and coordinate any required training or resources essential for the operations section to function. Implement guidance regarding ethical behavior and anti-fraud activities throughout the division.  

Safety: 

Attend regular department safety meeting.  

Comply with internal guidelines and derivation of measures regarding occupational safety, environmental protection, quality assurance, etc.  

Ensure safety and order in one’s own environment.  

Ensure all relevant documents and training are current for compliant operations.  

Participate in behavioral safety inspections at other facilities and ensure they can be conducted in own department.  

Report and communicate on LTI, monthly accidents and accident numbers in team and ensure qualified communication and follow up on accidents.  

Act as a role model to all Aurubis employees; raise awareness and motivate team members to high levels of safety behavior. 

Special Skills 

Thrive in a fast-paced environment in which he/she must be strategic yet tactical.  

Able to speak persuasively in positive or negative situations.  

Ability to portray customer, business, and solution-focused leadership. 

Exhibit a strong work ethic – willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.  

Must exhibit a leader-coach mentality and act as a change agent with a team-oriented focus; proven commitment to chance and continuous improvement.  

High communication skills – includes listening, leadership style, speaking, etc. to effectively communicate targets and goals to his/her team.  

Must possess the ability to receive and give constructive feedback.  

Capability to clearly present information and obtain others’ buy-ins.  

The ability to provide direction and guidance to a group of people.

Physical Requirements