Eastern Region Operations Manager City Of Orange

The Role

We’re seeking an Eastern Region Operations Manager to support and drive operational excellence across our East Coast Geochemistry laboratories. This role is focused on standardisation, performance improvement, and operational support. You will work closely with Laboratory Managers and the General Manager to ensure consistent execution of processes, efficient workflows, and solid alignment to ALS processes, systems and standards.

The role can be based at any East Coast Geochemistry site and will involve regular interaction with, and travel to, multiple laboratories across the region.

The day to day

Support Laboratory Managers to improve operational efficiency and consistency

Drive implementation of standard processes, systems, and best practice across sites

Monitor operational performance and identify improvement opportunities

Assist in resolving operational bottlenecks and workflow challenges

Support turnaround time, productivity, and quality improvements

Work with lab teams to ensure alignment with ALS systems and procedures

Coordinate operational initiatives across multiple East Coast sites

Provide hands‑on support to strengthen execution of day‑to‑day operations

Assist with workforce planning inputs and operational prioritisation

Partner with the General Manager on regional improvement initiatives

The Essentials

Strong understanding of laboratory operations (Geochemistry highly desirable)

Experience working within ALS systems and processes (robust advantage)

Proven ability to support or lead operational improvement initiatives

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing capability

Ability to work across multiple sites and build robust relationships

Solid organisational skills and attention to detail

Hands‑on, practical approach to operational delivery

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal chance employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.

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