Lab Supervisor
Lanigan, SK, CA, S0K 2M0
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
What you will do:
- Supervise a team of Lab Technicians and Shift Technicians
- Engage the team to continuously improve safety
- Ensure personnel are trained in their job duties
- Manage resources and schedules during planned and unplanned absences
- Guide team work priorities and backlog
- Prepare statistical and test reports on analytical processes as required
- Recommend the alteration or modification to existing systems, provide technical advice to personnel for improving maintenance and operating efficiency
- Continuously improve the lab QA/QC program and ensure stewardship by team
- Support product quality program through audits and investigations
- Provide ongoing formal and informal job feedback to direct reports
- Other duties as assigned
What you will bring:
- Degree in Chemistry or a Diploma in Metallurgic/Chemical Technology, or Equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a laboratory or mineral processing facility
- Demonstrated team leadership and communication skills
- Strong user of MS Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in laboratory QA/QC practices
- Potash sample preparation and analysis is an asset
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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