About our Company
Recover is a leading materials science company and global producer of low-impact, high-quality recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends
Our Mission
Circular Fashion for all by delivering innovative, cost competitive, recycled fibers and circular solutions at scale
Your Essential Duties and Responsiblities
Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the laboratory, including work assignments, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Provide guidance to staff in the different business areas to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and management policies in establishing, updating, and adhering to management system policies, processes, and procedures
- Ensure a strong intercorrelation and alignment between all laboratories and other business areas across different hubs to maintain consistent quality practices and standards throughout the organization
- Act as the final decision-maker regarding the conformity or non-conformity of materials based on the analysis of testing data.
Quality Control and Inspection:
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring the implementation, documentation, and maintenance of good laboratory practices
- Work collaboratively in reviewing and updating processes to establish and maintain an integrated management system (Quality, Environment, Health, Safety)
- Oversee internal audit processes, document control systems, competency assessment, training, and other management system processes in coordination with global quality management team
- Analyze data, identify trends, and monitor the prevention and correction of management system deviations and findings
- Identify and report management system issues and problems to management, along with recommendations for resolution
- Ensure availability and proper operation of all test equipment
- Maintain the calibration schedule of laboratory equipment
- Manage the supervision of outsourced testing
- Facilitate the evaluation of new applications and test instruments, assisting in the commissioning of analytical instrumentation.
Training and Development:
- Train the team in testing methodologies, quality standards, and relevant operating procedures
- Continuously develop the skills and knowledge of the team and the relevant interested parties through ongoing training programs and professional development initiatives
- Process Improvement, Documentation and Compliance
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, implementing best practices, and efficiency enhancements
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of testing results, quality reports, and documentation related to quality control activities
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality management systems, and company policies and procedures.
Qualifications and experience
Educational requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemical or textile engineering, or a related field is preferred
- Relevant certifications in quality control or quality management are advantageous.
Work Experience Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of experience in following fields:
o Management Systems: Knowledge and experience in implementing and maintaining quality management systems, such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025 (for testing laboratories), ISO 14001 or other relevant standards
o Laboratory Management: Strong background in managing laboratory operations, including overseeing testing procedures, equipment calibration, sample handling, and data management
o Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the laboratory's industry, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations
o Quality Control and Inspection: Expertise in quality control methodologies, inspection procedures, and data analysis to ensure product and process quality.
- Effective leading medium size team
- Provide mentorship, maintain high team morale, and ensure accountability while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Physical, Language, and/or Travel Requirements:
- Communication and collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills are crucial for effectively working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Capable of multitasking, adaptable to change, able to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and autonomously
- Analytical and problem-solving skills: Proficiency in data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem - solving methodologies, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint. Power BI is desirable
- Advanced level English
- Active physicalengagement in laboratory operations, occasionally involving travel to other hubs.
Our corporate values
- Care: We care and respect for our planet, employees, and society
- Brave: We are brave, passionate, determined, and straightforward
- Curious: We are curious, open, creative, and eager learners
- Get it done: We operate with efficiency and accountability, driven by performance and results
Recover provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic.
