Laboratory Supervisor (Temporary)

Mondi Group; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lab Supervisor to manage laboratory operations for Kraft Pulp production. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with quality standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory management within the pulp and paper sector, excellent communication skills, and a passion for team leadership. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital aspect of manufacturing while working in a collaborative environment that values employee development and safety.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Learning & Development

Employee Events

Parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in laboratory management in the pulp and paper industry.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of laboratory technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Analyze test data and generate reports for management.

Skills

Laboratory Testing Procedures

Analytical Techniques

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Building

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Pulp and Paper Science

Job description

This employment opportunity is open only to Canadian citizens, to landed immigrants in Canada, or to foreign nationals who are legally authorized to work in Canada.

Your mission:
The Lab Supervisor is responsible for the efficient management of our laboratory facilities, ensuring the quality and compliance of our Kraft Pulp production processes. This role involves overseeing a team of laboratory technicians, conducting quality control tests, generating reports, and maintaining a safe and environmentally compliant laboratory environment. The Lab Supervisor plays a vital role in upholding the quality standards of our pulp manufacturing and contributes to the continuous improvement of our processes. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem from time to time.

• Supervise and lead a team of laboratory technicians.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring that all testing and analysis activities are carried out efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory environment in compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain a robust quality control program for Kraft Pulp production.
• Ensure the testing and analysis of pulp samples, and the monitoring of production processes, to meet or exceed quality standards and specifications.
• Analyze test data, generate reports, and communicate findings to the production team and management.
• Manage laboratory supplies and inventory, ensuring that adequate resources are available for testing and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Maintain safety protocols within the laboratory.
• Provide training and guidance to laboratory staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the laboratory team.

Your profile:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures, equipment, and analytical techniques relevant to the pulp and paper industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team building skills.
• The desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory management role, with a strong background in Kraft Pulp or pulp and paper manufacturing.

Our offer:

• Start: immediate start possible or within two weeks of offer
• Location: Hinton, AB
• Duration: Temporary contract (18 to 24 months)
• Extent: full-time

Benefits:Learning & Development; Events for employees; Health benefits; Parking

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people are what drives our passion for performance, and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. Should you need further information, please contactTammy Charron.

This employment opportunity is open only to Canadian citizens, to landed immigrants in Canada, or to foreign nationals who are legally authorized to work in Canada. Only resume's uploaded onto our online career platform (e.g. www.careers.mondigroup.com)will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address [e-mail] to your “safe list” or address book.

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