Join a leading manufacturing company in an analytical lab role designed to give you hands-on experience. You will learn the skills you need to fast-track your career in production and/or quality management. Compensation and benefits are competitive!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and ensure the success of a single shift in a 7-day, multi-shift laboratory operation.
- Promote practices that ensure high-quality product delivery, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies.
- Make key decisions affecting product quality and manage overall lab operations.
- Handle financial statements, budget responsibilities, and monitor budget performance, including overtime, expenses, and material usage.
- Drive key performance metrics, lead execution plans, and engage all team and support resources.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance lab capabilities and improve performance.
- Create a learning environment, mentor teams, and achieve performance targets.
- Supervise and manage lab personnel, including staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
- Assist in managing the lab's operating budget.
- Provide technical guidance, support troubleshooting efforts, and ensure adherence to test methods.
- Ensure lab results comply with relevant guidelines and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or 5+ years of experience in a laboratory within a regulated industry, preferably in food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or cosmetics.
- Demonstrated success in leading a high-volume manufacturing support laboratory.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of effective team management.
- Experience in planning and executing projects.
- Solid understanding of process control.
- Proven knowledge of financial management within a plant setting.
- Experience working on Continuous Improvement initiatives.
