SHIFT SUPERVISOR - SAMPLE PREPARATION
- Lead and inspire a team in sample preparation operations.
- Ensure production efficiency and maintain quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
About Bureau Veritas:
Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.
We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.
In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.
For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.
As industry leaders in laboratory testing, Bureau Veritas Minerals has extensive operations throughout Australia providing services across the entire exploration and mining project cycle. Our state-of-the-art laboratories are strategically placed to help provide a wide range of inspection and laboratory testing services across a broad range of commodities.
The Opportunity
As a Production Supervisor in Sample Preparation, you’ll be at the heart of a fast paced, mission critical operation. You’ll lead a motivated team, keep production running smoothly, and drive improvements that help our entire laboratory deliver excellence. This is a role where your ideas, coaching, and leadership genuinely shape outcomes.
If you thrive in a hands on, team focused environment and want to grow your career in a dynamic lab setting- this is your opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and inspire 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 to keep everything running smoothly.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement smarter ways of working.
- Maintain accurate shift reports, monitor KPIs, and ensure quality standards are met.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that make a real difference.
About You
Essential:
- Experience in supervising or leading teams (lab, mining, processing, or manufacturing ideal).
- Understanding of sample preparation workflows or similar production environments.
- A proactive, hands on leadership approach.
- Strong communication, organisation, and problem solving skills.
- A passion for safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Desirable:
- Exposure to LIMS or production systems.
- Lean or process improvement knowledge.
- Forklift licence or similar operational tickets.
Roster -
Monday to Sunday 12 hour shift rotational roster
- Day shift (6.00am –6.00pm)
- Night shift (6pm – 6.00am)
**Full availability across all shifts is required
**Roster may also change in future to meet business requirements
How we care
We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:
- Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
- Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
- Access to our Health Hub
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
- Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
- Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
- Superannuation Salary Sacrifice
A rewarding career
This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.
Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.
Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.
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