R&D Supervisor and Safety Lead

R&D Supervisor and Safety Lead Ramsey, MN 55303, USA Req #2198 Monday, August 5, 2024

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Supervisor and Safety Lead to join our dynamic Research and Development (R&D) team. In this dual role, you will oversee the daily operations of R&D technicians while driving a culture of safety excellence within the team. Leveraging your strong scientific background and leadership skills, you will manage personnel, lead safety initiatives, and implement changes to enhance the overall safety standards and practices in the laboratory environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate strong leadership to drive strategic and technical improvements and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and global standards for the R&D team.
• Supervise and manage a team of R&D technicians, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
• Lead safety efforts for the introduction of new chemicals and processes for R&D experimentation.
• Develop and maintain safety protocols and ensure their adherence within the R&D team.
• Advocate for a positive safety culture and foster a proactive work environment.
• Ensure R&D compliance with EHS regulatory programs from all required governmental agencies.
• Stay knowledgeable of REACH and other global regulations and their impact on product development.
• Partner with leadership to implement EHS initiatives, providing guidance and direction, and facilitating EHS discussions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective EHS programs, promoting proactive interventions.
• Participate with the leadership team in driving continuous improvement.
• Maintain general knowledge of requirements for importing chemicals under the Toxic Substance Control Act, EPA regulations, RCRA standards, Clean Air Act, and state hazardous waste generator requirements.
• Analyze trends and implement programs to continuously improve safety goals.
• Other essential duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Self-starter and does not require much direct supervision.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality and professionalism; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Ability to work effectively with executive management, operations management, and key operations personnel; Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to requests; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Sense of urgency - Must possess a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work in an environment with time sensitive deadlines.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Ability to work overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree, M.S. preferred, in a scientific field required. Ideally in Chemistry or related field
• Experience in EHS program development and implementation
• Extensive knowledge of chemicals and their hazards and handling techniques
• Experience of leading management and influencing others to embrace and implement continuous safety improvement culture
• Ability to manage personnel with strong leadership ability to motivate and coach personnel to accomplish company and global strategic goals
• Valid driver's license and good driving history
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards on safety and health
• Environmental management experience
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Decision Making
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and interface with all levels of management and employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds stand, climb or balance and talk or hear.
• Using a mold cart, the employee will regularly handle mold blocks weighing up to 455 pounds. To slide a mold block, provide a lateral pushing force up to 140 pounds.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Language Ability: Ability to read and learn complex procedure and by attending trainings and reading operational manuals and other documentations. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals and write analytical reports, work instructions, procedures, and specifications.

Reason Ability: Ability to comprehend and analyze measurement data and plan and coordinate projects and to communicate effectively within the organization. Must have a high degree of initiative and be a self-starter. Candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills: Basic knowledge and skill on PC to operate PC based analytical equipment. Database, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Minitab experience is desired. Ability to learn new software programs as required for data collection through various measurement systems.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to grasp and manipulate. The duties of this job require exposure to working near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, UV rays, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety Requirements

• Basic understanding of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program and the Hazard Communication Program.
• Closed toe shoe required with heel support.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may require P.P.E.
• Safety glasses and long sleeve shirts may be required where needed.

Non Exclusive

The duties outlined in this document are not limited to what is presented and are not exclusive. You may be asked from time to time to perform additional duties by your supervisor.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

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• Ramsey, MN 55303, USA

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