Laboratory Supervisor – Technical Department

AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating in the unique global market of viscose staple fiber. Located in Nackawic, New Brunswick, our prehydrolysis kraft pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Saint John River Valley, a short drive between Fredericton and Woodstock. A global conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500. Anchored by an extraordinary force of over 140,000 employees belonging to 100 nationalities, our role is to produce specialty pulp products (dissolving grade pulp) for the group’s textile industry. Our business model is Forestry to Fashion.

AV Group NB Inc. is currently recruiting for a Lab Supervisor in Nackawic, NB.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Lab Supervisor will lead a dynamic team consisting of Day workers and Shift positions. As a member of the production team, the Lab Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the teams have the required main laboratory test results needed to efficiently operate the mill. This is done through the supervision of the Main Technical Lab (Analytical/Viscosity Testers and Technologists) and management of the Laboratory QA/QC program.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct AVN main lab personnel (7 Day Workers and 2 Shift Positions- 20 individuals) to meet all departmental and unit objectives;
• Ensure routine testing is carried out accurately and on time, prioritize daily needs of the mill and assign resources and testing services as required;
• Develop, implement and maintain test methods that meet requirements for repeatability and accuracy
• Train employees in methods and procedures and ensure compliance to policy and regulations;
• Manage performance of employees and schedule and approve employee time;
• Administer Labour Agreement supporting company objectives in engagement, cost, and flexibility including handling first-step grievances;
• Promote and ensure safety in the workplace by coaching, mentoring and ensuring compliance with existing policies;
• Support implementation and maintenance of quality and environmental systems and ensure environmental monitoring (emissions testing) meet regulatory requirements;
• Support delivery of gas testing and asbestos testing to meet respiratory protect program requirements;
• Maintain the appropriate consumable Laboratory reagent and apparatus inventories to meet needs of all testing requirement through out the mill;
• Daily validation QA/QC of final product data and releasing of pulp to Logistics to allow for shipping to customer;
• Processing of re-pulp bales in SAP to ensure accurate product inventory;
• Support mill operation through ad hoc testing, project/trial support, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and apply principles of Lean/6 Sigma to drive continuous improvement;
• Cost Management - assist with preparation and maintenance department budget and propose projects to increase efficiency and lower cost;
• Responsible for the care and upkeep of Laboratory equipment and facility – repair, maintenance and calibration and co-ordination of 3rd party contractors for executing work;
• Support customer quality complaint investigations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Technology Diploma, Chemistry Degree or other appropriate Bachelor of Science degree;
• Previous experience in a Kraft pulp mill would be considered an asset;
• Able to lead change and continuous improvement;
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• Performance management experience;
• Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset;
• Fluency in written and verbal English language is required.

Why AV Group NB Inc.?

With AV Group NB Inc. you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethic. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career.

If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your application online https://www.av-group.ca/job-listings/ today!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.