Laboratory Operations Lead - Battery Materials

Umicore Group

Nysa

On-site

PLN 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Umicore Battery Materials Solutions in Poland seeks a senior lab operations leader to guide a diverse team of shift leaders, technicians, and engineers. You will drive safety, quality, and performance while aligning with production, R&D, and customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in regulated lab environments, and the ability to manage workload, budgets, and audits. Growth and technical development are emphasized within a collaborative, cross-functional setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of shift leaders, laboratory and technicians.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Conduct performance management, development discussions, and competency reviews.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and workforce planning activities.
Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, and waste reduction.
Monitor laboratory KPIs and identify opportunities for automation and digitalization.