Microbiological Lab Leader

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Job Description

Job Location

RAKONA PLANT

Job Description

Interested in launching an exciting engineering career by joining a world class manufacturing site of a leading global company, home of iconic brands like Ariel, Pampers, Gillette, Pantene, Always, Lenor or Oral-B?   Imagine the opportunity to drive continuous improvement in top-tier production systems, optimizing machinery and processes to ensure the highest quality standards. 

- Overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the plant's microbiology program in accordance with company requirements and local regulations.
- Communication of results through established industrial microbiology scorecards and systems.
- Management of the microbiology laboratory.
- Assessment of microbiological risks within the framework of the change and process management system, review of proposals.

• Competitive compensation: We prioritize recognizing and rewarding your contributions, which is why we offer annual salary revisions and promotions that align with your performance, results, and potential. 

• Comprehensive benefit package: We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our employees, including a pension plan, comprehensive medical checks, life insurance, a stock ownership scheme, an employee assistance program, etc. Additionally, we provide a subsidized company cafeteria with a wide variety of daily option, an on-site fitness room, and an on-site medical department including physiotherapy and massages, ensuring convenience and well-being for our employees. 
• Company apartment or commuting support: Are you excited about the job, but Rakovník is not at your commuting distance? No problem! In this managerial role you are entitled to use fully equipped apartment for first 2 years of working in our company. And if you want to commute, our commuting support is prepared for you as well.
• Career growth in a well-established company: As a global company with over 185 years of experience, P&G Rakona Plant has been a reliable employment provider in Rakovník for 150 years. We are dedicated to develop our employees via Individualized development plan, including relevant coaching, mentorship, on the job training and a large portfolio of resources within our learning platforms, ensuring a stable and supportive work environment for our employees 
• Friendly & respectful working environment: At the core of our organization are our employees, whom we deeply value. We foster a diverse work environment that places great importance on work-life balance, ensuring that each individual is supported and empowered to thrive.  

• Health and safety are a top priority with all of our roles and sites. We continue to collaborate with medical and health professionals and take all recommended precautions in our buildings to keep people healthy. 

• Developing our talent is a priority: we have a culture of growth and internal promotion that sets us apart. At Procter & Gamble, we give individual meaning work and responsibility from day one with effective and consistent training and mentoring. In this way, we demonstrate our employees' strengths and develop them.  

• Work in stable & reliable international company  

• Commitment to sustainability: The P&G plant in Rakovník has obtained the "zero waste to landfill" certification, demonstrating its commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

• At P&G #weseeequal : P&G is an equal opportunity employer, where respect, diversity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture. We create a company in which all people have the same access and the same chance to learn, grow, succeed, and develop.

• - University degree in microbiology, including industrial microbiology or experience in industry. (minimum BSc)
  - University degree in engineering, if it includes microbiological qualifications, such as biotechnology, food and dairy engineering, brewing, etc. (minimum BSc)

• Able to communicate in English  

• Minimum basic knowledge of Czech or Slovak  

• Display leadership, technical, analytical and problem-solving skills  

• You can present your own results, as well as those of the entire department 

• You are proactive and flexible. 

• You have a desire to constantly learn and develop 

• You have communication skills. 

• Previous experience in similar roles will be considered as advantage, but this position is offered to the fresh graduates as well  

We believe in the power of cooperation, creativity, and diversity of our employees, therefore we are looking for personalities with fresh perspectives, creativity and passion who want to become part of our motivated teams.  

We look for the best talent to join us, so our hiring process is thorough and purposeful. Process is designed around 3 main steps: application, on-line assessments and interviews to ensure we recruit the right people but also that you have a complete understanding if we are the fit for you and your desired career path. We recommend checking this link to get fully prepared.

Rakona plant is located in the heart of the city Rakovník. Its magnificent history begun 150 years ago when František Otta, local soap manufacturer, founded the plant as the facility for his growing business. After the second world war the plant was nationalized and after the Velvet revolution it becomes part of the Procter & Gamble as first international acquisition in the Czech history. Nowadays Rakona has 3 main operation areas (Dry Laundry operation, Fabric Enhancers operation and Hand Dish Wash operation). Its modern industry 4.0 production, which was recognized by World Economy Forum as a Lighthouse of the Industry 4.0. We produce globally recognized brands, and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Fairy®, Ariel®, Jar®, Lenor® and more.

P&G is an equal opportunity employer, where respect, diversity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture. We create a company in which all people have the same access and the same chance to learn, grow, succeed, and develop. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identification, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected factor.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.

Job Qualifications

• University degree in microbiology, including industrial microbiology or experience in industry. (minimum BSc) 

• Able to communicate in English  

• Minimum basic knowledge of Czech or Slovak  

• Display leadership, technical, analytical and problem-solving skills  

• You can present your own results, as well as those of the entire department 

• You are proactive and flexible. 

• You have a desire to constantly learn and develop 

• You have communication skills. 

• Previous experience in similar roles will be considered as advantage, but this position is offered to the fresh graduates as well  

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Full time

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Starting Pay / Salary Range

78,900.00 / month

Job Qualifications

- University degree in microbiology, including industrial microbiology or experience in industry. (minimum BSc)
- University degree in engineering, if it includes microbiological qualifications, such as biotechnology, food and dairy engineering, brewing, etc. (minimum BSc)

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