Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals, mainly fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite, and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 180 locations in over 50 countries with 8,000 employees.
We are looking for a
Head of Central Analytics
Job main responsibilities
- Manage the laboratories and related documentation in line with the Quality Management system and reporting requirements
- Target the lab focus on Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency, as well as on digital technologies
- Responsible for laboratory planning, coordination and performance monitoring
- Maintain a state-of-the-art analytical equipment pool in view of efficient utilization, forecast replacements and upgrades with respect to upcoming needs
- Responsible for method implementation and qualification/documentation for the managed laboratories
- Provide analytical competence to customers?
- Interact and collaborate with other functions for the assigned projects
- Promote cooperation with analytical laboratories in Asia and North America
- Responsible for the lab-internal Quality Management Systems
- Raise and manage any risk/issues, and propose continuous improvement for processes and technologies
- Manage, develop, coordinate and engage laboratory staff, including training programs, performance management, and development plans
Candidate profile requirements
- Graduate degree or Ph.D in Chemistry, Analytics or related discisplines
- knowledge of fillers and pigments are an advantage
- Minimum of 10 years hands-on experience in a corresponding lab environment with a minimum of ?5 years previous laboratory management experience
- Practical experience with laboratory information systems, digital tools, automation technologies
- Open minded to new tools & technologies, with change management mindset
- Communication skills to inspire and motivate the team, with the ability to interact with different stakeholders
- Proven collaborative attitude
- Leadership skills with people development orientation; problem solving, focus on delivery
- German, English fluent; other languages are an advantage
Location
Egerkingen / SO
Omya (Schweiz) AG, Nicole Gebhard, Baslerstrasse 42, 4665 Oftringen, Switzerland
Mail: jobs.ch@omya.com