Maintain Key Performance Indicators including but not limited to turnaround times, quality objectives, monthly, quarterly, and annual department reports.
Monitor the operation and maintenance, and documentation of all lab instruments and test equipment.
Maintain necessary supplies to operate efficiently.
Manage instrument service contracts with instrument vendors
Assure lab instrumentation meets Caterpillar PTP data quality requirements
Manage digital transition from traditional lab operation to SOS powered by VisionLink (i.e. on-line sample registration, VisionLink data correlation, etc.) for both lab and customers
Manage implementation of future lab platforms (i.e. SOS 2.0)
Knowledge of "SOS powered by VisionLink " in relation to SOS lab software to assist customer migration to VisionLink
Establish and execute on operational budgets for revenue, expense and profit.
Resolve customer technical issues related to fluid analysis and other associated customer concerns.
Maintain working relationships within the dealership operational departments for the purposes of warranty, trends, and fluid component issues.
Train internal and external customers on sample processes such as; acquiring proper samples, understand sample results, use of on-line tools such as Visionlink and Cat inspect
Serve as a resource for marketing, communicating and selling the benefits of a structured S.O.S. Program
Maintain housekeeping practices.
Abide to all Caterpillar Contamination Control Guidelines.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY
Must have good problem solving skills to resolve fluid analysis data related issues
Must be able to quickly learn digital formats using VisionLink, SOS 2.0, and other current formats
Must have ability to interact and communicate with customers in order to effectively resolve customer issues
Must develop understanding fluid analysis interpretation; ability to interpret fluid analysis data desired
Must have the ability to effectively manage/operate the Oil Analysis Laboratory.
Must be a team-oriented player, and be adaptable to change.
Must have the ability to read and write in such a manner to appropriately communicate at all levels of business.
Must have the ability to establish, monitor and meet short and long-term goals.
Must have the ability to establish, monitor and meet department budgets.
Must have the ability to recognize equipment and tooling needs and budget accordingly.
Must have the ability to do company and customer presentations on items related to technical problems and oil sampling.
Must have had some exposure to processes and procedures used in the Oil Analysis Laboratory.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Material and equipment directly used: Telephone systems and equipment. Company computer systems, programs and equipment. Caterpillar computer systems, programs and equipment.
Working hours are typically 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, but additional hours could be required depending on circumstance.
Ability to walk up and down stairs.
Ability to sit or stand 5 - 7 hours a day.
Ability to travel throughout the company territory.
Professional dress is required.
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