Regional Lab Manager

Provide general oversight and support to the lab and technicians Oversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures Perform inventory management of all bulk and regent chemicals Direct the proper preparation, storage, and use of all controlled materials Evaluates supplies and materials needed for testing and directs purchasing department on correct ordering Keep accurate records related to testing activities and prepare summary reports of data in a timely manner Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, and production processes to include tank solution performances Perform routine analytical and physical process control testing including evaluation of external test reports Leads continuous improvement initiatives in the laboratory department including internal auditing Standards and improvement systems, performance, leadership, training, interpersonal relationships and professional ethics Manage organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction and supplier relations Serve as the primary regional resource to lab department supervisor(s) for issue identification, material and process review, issue resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement Lead, assist and maintain process certification for NADCAP and all other relevant certification registrations with a high level of system compliance Sustain outside audits and recertification audits as required Actively participate and promote a safe work culture Provide training, general oversight and support to the Lab, Site Departments and Management Oversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures and schedules promoting On Time Delivery with minimal downtime Represent the laboratory in daily Gemba presentations and related activities Develop and propose annual budgets for chemicals, equipment, contracted services and labor Setup and maintenance of solution control and performance testing database Keep accurate records related to testing activities and prepare summary reports of data in a timely manner Minimize process down time through predictive solution maintenance, waste management and procurement activities Assure compliance with dangerous waste management protocols within the laboratory environment Participates in, sometimes as lead, audits pertaining to NADCAP, AS9100, & Individual Customer Identify and recommend safety, quality and efficiency improvement opportunities using Lean Manufacturing principals Monitors, measures and implements corrective action to improve results within the department and in production processes Participate in new process implementation within the company including customer specification reviews, gap analysis, procedure development, pre-approval testing and OEM audits Works with EHS to identify significant safety and environmental impacts of plant operations and establish improvement goals and targets Interact with outside vendors, laboratories, and customers to communicate requirements and resolve issues Audit or evaluate contracted laboratory service providers for compliance with quality system requirements Perform new chemical request review and maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database Motivates, coaches, and develops employees Responsible for Lab personnel, projects and performance for all sites in the Region within the department Other duties as assigned by management Qualifications: Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement. Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative Requirements: Education - Bachelors Degree required in related field, Chemistry preferred. Experience - 5 plus years of experience in Aerospace/Chemical Processing Compensation Range $75,000 to $110,000 per year depending on experience, with eligibility for annual bonus depending on site performance. Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a 3% Employer Match Generous Paid Time off program 7 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday On-the-job training and professional development opportunities Join a great company with opportunities for growth! Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace Metal Finishing Chemical Processing Chemical Lab Setting Manufacturing About the Company

Valence Surface Technologies is the largest independent surface treatment (metal and composites) company for highly technical and complex industries.

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