To execute work timeously, ethically and efficiently. Adhering to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality policies and instructions. Upkeep of preparation area. To ensure the preparation of samples are performed according to customer requirements and adheres to correct procedures, methods and specifications. To communicate clear, unambiguous work-related instructions to Sample Preparation Staff. To ensure that all Sampling and Sample Preparation operations run efficiently on a day to day basis. To identify training needs, train, develop staff to their full potential and perform witnessing of activities according to training and audit schedules. To ensure training and witnessing of activities are fully documented and updated on the relevant forms. To declare sampling and sample preparation staff competent to perform tests and fit to use specific items of equipment based on the outcome of training and witnessing of work activities. When equipment malfunctions or any abnormalities in tests being performed do not conform to procedures or methods defined, to stop work promptly report to the Branch Manager, implement corrective actions from the outcome of the root cause investigation and to authorize resumption of work. Shall read shipping operational instructions and ensure that the instructions are understood, before assigning work to staff. Shall assign work to staff, ensure that every job is started timeously and processed according to written instructions and completed within scheduled time frames.