Group Leader, Analytical and Physical Testing

Are you ready for your first line manager role, or are you a line manager today, that want to broaden your experience in an exciting and changing environment? We are looking for you who is a natural leader, and with that, we mean a leader that can develop people, embrace change and take us to the next level in an R&D environment.
At the Innovation Centre Stenungsund, our work environment is international and we provide solutions for a better tomorrow by developing new products and applications for polyolefin, especially for the energy market. Our main responsibility is to support innovation, business and operations through compounding and processing of polymers with subsequent advanced testing and analysis. We do this with the highest standards regarding HSE, quality and efficiency to bring value to Borealis and our customers.
As Group Leader for Analytical and Physical Testing (APT), you will lead the team of Laboratory Engineers to build up advanced knowledge in their field of expertise, ensure quality of work and continuously improve the work processes to increase efficiency and service to our internal customers. You are part of the Competence Centre Energy & HPPE Applications Management team and report to Head of the Competence Centre.
If we cannot do it safe, we will not do it at all!
In this role, you will be responsible for the HSE and ensure the high safety and quality performance of the team. Create awareness and commitment for safety and ensure a clean and safe work environment for all employees and visitors. Ensure legal compliance of equipment, work practices and working environment. You will live and promote Borealis values to ensure a sound HSE culture.
Your responsibilities
Line manager of APT, including fixed costs and investments.
Motivate and ensure the networking and cross-functional team working.
Continuously develop your organization to be ready to face the ever-changing demands from business and development.
Ensures efficient and cost optimized use and maintenance of all testing instruments.
Select and ensure state-of-the-art equipment together with the stakeholders in Innovation & Technology and Business.

About you
You are the right person for us if you have a M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical or similar education, minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant area of the Polyolefin Business. You have deep knowledge about polymers, especially polymer processing, scientific methods and characterisation tools. At Innovation Centre, we have people working from many different countries and you need to be able to speak and write both Swedish and English.
Here at Borealis, we treat people with respect. We set directions, engage and inspire people, and we network. We believe this is what motivates you in your leadership role.
As a person, you have a demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills and a clear commercial awareness, which includes delivery of results and customer orientation. You are able to analyse problems and bring different elements together for the best possible solution. You like to keep order and have a great quality consciousness. You also have good documentation, presentation and reporting skills.
About Borealis and our offer
We are here for you! If you have any questions, please contact Gabriella Mjölnevik, +46 76-128 78 31. Please note that applications via e-mail will not be accepted since we are serious about protection of your personal data, so thank you for applying online.
We offer a role specific compensation and a competitive salary and fringe benefit package reflecting your profile, experience and the specifics of the country/location you apply for.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.
Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers and the mechanical recycling of plastics. We leverage our polymers expertise and decades of experience to offer value adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries. In re-inventing for more sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people and excellence as we accelerate the transformation to a circular economy and expand our geographical footprint.
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