Lab Manager - Manufacturing

Lab Manager - Manufacturing Steward Advanced Materials LLC Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Analytical chemistry Team leadership Laboratory experience Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility Analysis skills Supervising experience Manufacturing Leadership Full Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for managing the quality lab, ensuring the lab meets all customer and general laboratory quality assurance requirements. This position sets priorities, meets deadlines and interacts with personnel at all levels of the company.

DIMENSIONS

Direct Reports 8 Laboratory Technicians that runs 24 7 shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Responsible for performing job duties in a safe and conscientious manner, following all procedures, programs, and policies established for specific department and calling attention to any unsafe acts observed in the work of others. 2. Manages the lab team, plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in testing methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. 3. Responsible for all QA testing for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. 4. Responsible to maintain all testing and analytical equipment in areas of responsibility. 5. Works with technical staff to support new product development and testing. 6. Creates and/or maintains reports, QC Charts, databases and procedures and performs statistical analysis. 7. Trains, evaluates and coaches personnel in order to improve the overall effectiveness of laboratory operations. 8. Manages all lab resources and makes recommendations for changes to improve the lab effectiveness to meet business requirements. 9. Recommends and supports continuous improvement initiatives. 10. Designs, plans, performs and reports Gage R&R studies for analytical instrumentation. 11. Ability to stand, stoop, bend, sit and reach. 12. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. A

4-year degree in Science or Engineering. (Significant relevant quality experience may be substituted for a 4-year Degree.) 2. 5 years hands-on experience in an analytical lab. 3. 3 years leadership experience, preferably in a laboratory setting. 4. U.S. Citizenship. 5. Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills. 6. Proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). 7. Exceptional technical skills, analytical ability, judgment and strong operational focus. 8. Self-starter; highly organized; efficient.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Application Question(s): Are you willing to take a drug screen and let us perform a background check? Steward policy requires passing both of these items as part of pre-employment. This position requires the candidate to be a US citizen.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Manufacturing facility: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person