Job Description Responsible for the day to day management, planning, coordination and operation of the Geochem Fire Assay department and sample Preparation. Responsible for planning, reviewing and monitoring of capital, revenue and expense budgeting. Maintain appropriate shift structures and shift rosters in order to address workload and throughput as per sectional capacity targets and client commitments. Maintain, monitor, procure and manage appropriate stock levels within budgetary constraints and workload requirements. Responsible for sample routing, formulating changes, improving work flow and maximum utilization of resources in the departments. Coordinate Method Development and Method Validation. Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities including breakdowns, maintenance, repairs and servicing according to internal schedules. Responsible for development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department, including traini...