Laboratory Lead (m/f/d)

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.

Embedded in the team of the global company Cargill, Delacon researches, develops and produces natural feed additives for poultry, pigs, ruminants and aquaculture at the Engerwitzdorf site (Linz area).

Job Purpose and Impact

The Laboratory Lead will lead workers and tasks in quality assurance. In this role, you will conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with established quality standards. You will work with senior staff to address customer requirements and concerns, as well as collaborate on audits. The place of the work is Engerwitzdorf, Austria. The position is an onsite job.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct visual and physical inspections of company products and materials, helping team members interpret quality standards.
• Monitor the performance of the quality control staff and ensure that the department meets organizational objectives.
• Review the work of analysts or inspectors that collect data identifying potential quality failures, evaluate quality of raw materials or components, in progress goods, processes or operations.
• Monitor and evaluate current testing processes and make recommendations for improvements when necessary.
• Develop, implement and assess processes and policies designed to test products and services.
• Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Advanced technical knowledge related to quality assurance and food safety concepts
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Minimum of four years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Previous project management experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in quality assurance, food safety, food manufacturing, regulatory, or related field.

You can expect:

• Modern office and meeting rooms, co-working spaces and a newly built company building just 15 minutes by car from Linz
• Generous flextime and home office options
• Social events where fun is guaranteed (barbecue, company outing, Christmas party)
• A complimentary organic fruit basket, hot drinks and a meal allowance for our healthy freshly cooked lunch
• Life and AD&D insurance, paid by the employer
• Company doctor including health-related packages
• Shower facilities in the company (for all sports enthusiasts)

For legal reasons, we would like to point out that a basic salary of 3512 € gross per month (based on a 38-hour week) is provided for this position. The actual remuneration depends on training, experience and individual skills and can therefore be higher.

Our Offer

We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today!

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