Supervisor, Quality

About the role

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, guided by the purpose of Feeding the Future. Our culture of care and core values—Safety first, Integrity, Strength in unity, Excellence—shape how we operate and interact.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily laboratory operations.
• Perform and support routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to laboratory staff.
• Review analytical results, laboratory documentation, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Ensure proper operation, calibration, qualification, and preventive maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Lead or support laboratory investigations including deviations, non-conformances, 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.
• Support development, revision, and implementation of laboratory SOPs, analytical methods, and technical documentation.
• Maintain laboratory performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote and maintain strong laboratory safety practices.
• Act as a leader and example for the company’s Behavioral Standards.
• Perform other duties and technical assignments as required.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Soil Science, Agronomy, Chemical Engineering or related field. - 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.

Preferred Experience: - Experience working in GMP, ISO or similarly regulated environments. - Experience training or supporting new laboratory staff.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

The salary range for this role, in Biola, CA, is between $68,400 - $107,470. Nutrien provides an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, and a retirement program with generous matching employer contributions. Additional benefits include paid vacation, sick days, holidays, personal and parental leave, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.