Regional Lab Manager - Valence Surface Technologies : Job Details

• 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!

• Aerospace Metal Finishing
• Chemical Processing
• Chemical Lab Setting
• Manufacturing

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