What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Quality position at Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc?
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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.
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 and Nutrien Ag Solutions.
What You'll Do:
- Supervise and coordinate daily laboratory operations. Plan laboratory workload, including sample flow, testing schedules and resource allocation
- Perform and support routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods in accordance with approved test methods and specifications
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to laboratory staff for analytical methods, instrumentation and data interpretation
- Review analytical results, laboratory documentation, Certificate of Analysis (COAs) to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with quality standards
- Ensure proper operation, calibration, qualification and preventive maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Lead or support laboratory investigations including deviations, non-conformances, out of specifications (OOS) results, and root cause analysis
- Ensure laboratory activities comply with internal quality systems, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Provide direct supervision and coaching to laboratory staff, including technicians and chemists, supporting performance management and professional development
- Support development, revision and implementation of laboratory SOPs, analytical methods, and technical documentation
- Monitor laboratory performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and operational reliability
- Promote and maintain strong laboratory safety practices, including proper chemical handling, waste management, and adherence to safety requirements
- Act as a leader and example for the company’s Behavioral Standards, which focus on Safety, Integrity, Inclusion, Performance, Community, and Innovation
- Perform other duties and technical assignments as required to support laboratory operations and organizational objectives
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry Soil Science, Agronomy, Chemical Engineering or related field or ; 3 years of hands-on experience in an analytical or quality laboratory
- 2 years of demonstrated leadership, coordination or supervisory experience
- Strong technical and communication skills
- Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems, documentation, and investigation processes
- Experience working in GMP, ISO or similarly regulated environments
- Experience training or supporting new laboratory staff
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
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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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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