K&K Selekt Human Resources Consulting - www.kkselekt.com Since 2000, we are the leading agency of human resources consulting in Poland and abroad. We specialize in the recruitment of engineers, managers and specialists for production and service companies and new investments - "greenfield" and "brownfield" projects. For our Partner - new investment in automotvie industry we are currently looking for: LABORATORIUM SUPERVISOR

• - Laboratory start-up phase
• - Physicochemical analysis: Arranges operations by coordination/delegation of the analytical tasks, with a focus of in-time analysis of all samples ; Sets priorities when needed and communicates any issues to the relevant departments ; Checks the validity of results by checking SPC charts, control limits ; Works closely with Analytical Development Team to implement new or improved SOPs
• - Inventory management: Follow-up on lab material usage, initiate purchase when needed
• - People management: Defines the individual training needs of the analysis team, sets up the training schedule and ensures that all trainings get executed ; Follows up on the coworkers functioning, by keeping regular interviews ; Takes care of the communication within the section
• - Responds to internal questions from other departments (PC, OPS, QM):Is the first point of contact in case of questions and will arrange proper actions to investigate any issues ; Is the first point of contact to Analytical Development Team
• - Quality assurance: Coordinates the regular tests to secure the reliability of the analytical results (like SPC, LOD/LOQ, MSA) ; Coordinates the execution of validation plans for new methods and equipment ; Arranges all aspects of equipment management (maintenance plan, periodic inspection)
• - EHS: Supports the EHS related programs in the analytical laboratory to prevent safety incidents and pollution (e.g. by organizing EHS patrol, 5S) ;Ensures decent training of lab members on specific lab safety topics.

• - Bachelor’s degree in chemistry (or higher) with at least 5 years of working experience in a laboratory environment and analytical characterization techniques
• - Fluent in English (spoken and written) – fluent/native in Polish
• - Knowledge and understanding of chemistry and chemical analysis
• - Background knowledge of the various equipment used (ICP, PSD, KF, Titrator, BET, TD, SEM, XRF, C/S, XRD)
• - Good analytical and problem-solving skills, able to conduct root cause analysis
• - Knowledge of method development methodologies and validation of analysis
• - Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO/IEC 17025
• - Knowledge of core tools and processes like MSA, SPC, APQP and PPAP
• - Computer literacy (scientific software, office software, LIMS)
• - Good written and spoken (English) communicationGood communicator, strong interpersonal skills, promoter of cooperation within the team and between different departmentsAble to organize and coach the team
• - Analytical thinking, critical mindset and problem-solving ability
• - Self-motivated, open minded, able to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
• - Leadership skills to keep coworkers motivated- Promoting a safe work environment- Good communication skills

• - Possibility to work in an acknowledged international company
• - Stable working conditions – contract of employment
• - Possibilities of the personal and professional development, trainings (technical & soft skills)

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