- As Head of Laboratory, you are responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the laboratory team of 18 people.
- You ensure smooth daily operations and safeguard the quality of our products.
- You play a key role in the continuous improvement of our laboratory processes
Salary
We offer a highly competitive salary.
Personal Budget
For every employee, there is a Personal Flex Budget available with an option of more days off per year.
Development
Our employees each receive a green and personal development budget of €1500.
Inclusion
We promote an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome to achieve their ambitions.
Department and role
The laboratory is responsible for performing analyses on both our end products (textile laboratory) and intermediate products (chemical laboratory). You report directly to the QHSE Manager. As Head of Laboratory, you are the central figure in the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly. You manage daily operations and maintain product quality. Additionally, you are tasked with optimizing processes and driving innovation. You keep our laboratory up to date with the latest developments and ensure we always meet the highest standards.
Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: You are the coach and motivator who helps your colleagues grow and perform within clear frameworks. These performances are measurable and shared both within and outside the lab.
- Quality Assurance: You ensure reliable test results and a safe, high-quality, and efficient working environment.
- Innovation: You work on the continuous improvement of processes and contribute to research and development projects.
- Budget Management: You maintain a clear overview of required resources, planning, and maintenance.
- Compliance & Standards: You ensure everything runs according to regulations and required standards in terms of quality, safety, and the environment.
Your profile
For the position of Head of Laboratory, you have at least a completed bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar role within a laboratory environment, and:
- You have demonstrable knowledge of laboratory techniques, quality control, and relevant safety and environmental regulations.
- You are well-versed in the relevant quality systems and procedures.
- You are clear in your expectations toward your team, decisive, and mindful of content, results, and relationships.
- You focus on the development of both your department and the team.
- You promote active collaboration within and outside the department.
- You have a connecting communication style; you are curious, a good listener, and ask the right questions.
- You are fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
Our offer
Exciting challenges await you at Teijin Aramid. In addition to our leading international work environment, we offer: As an internal candidate, you know how much we value our people. This position offers:
- This role is graded within our own CLA salary scale 9 (€ 4,096 – € 5,975 gross per month), based on your experience and education.
- Time off: 46 days of leave (including Personal Choice Budget).
- Secondary benefits: 8.33% holiday allowance, a market-competitive pension with a low personal contribution, and a profit-sharing scheme of up to 10%.
- Personal development: Access to training and coaching programs.
- Allowances: € 3.96 per day for working from home and € 0.23 per km travel allowance.
- Extra budgets: Green and development budgets of € 1,500 gross each.
Information and apply process
For more information about the position, please contact Danielle van Woerden (QHSE Manager) at +31 6 16502942. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Gerwin Noij, Recruiter, at +31 6 47103629. We look forward to receiving your application, including a CV and brief motivation letter, via the 'Apply' button. An assessment will be part of the application process.
Hiring process
Discover our recruitment process
We are committed to a smooth and transparent recruitment process. During the process, we follow several steps that you can find below.
Step 1: Apply
If you would like to join us, please send your application through this link.
Step 2: Introduction
We'll get in touch to set up a meeting to discuss the vacancy and get to know each other better.
Stap 3: Match?
If your qualifications align with our requirements, there will be a second interview and possibly an online assessment.
Step 4: Offer
If your application is successful, an offer will follow. The recruiter will draw up the contract and send it to you digitally.
Step 5: Welcome
Through our onboarding process, you'll quickly learn everything you need to make sure you get off to a good start. Welcome to Teijin Aramid.
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