Lab Manager
Develop, implement, communicate and maintain quality management systems to support overall quality and production objectives. Oversee all activities related to development/application/maintenance of QA/QC procedures and standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provide statistical analysis to support production processes and exploration;
- Direct internal audit activities; representing company during audits;
- Review customer contracts;
- Review customer specs, industry changes to ensure company compliance;
- Develop/maintain systems to rate vendors;
- Ensure conformity of processed materials and final product to meet customer and company quality standards;
- Identify quality issues/trends and implement defect reduction activities and corrective action data;
- Work toward continuous improvement (Lean Enterprise) using in-process audits and certificate processes;
- Implement newest and best proactive methods in QA areas to provide consistent high quality with minimum time and cost;
- Determine the number and qualifications of personnel, as well as the equipment and material necessary, to satisfy workload demands;
- Direct and coordinate a staff of laboratory technicians in the testing of a wide variety of materials to determine their chemical and physical properties;
- Serve as liaison with project managers, department managers, technicians, and clients to resolve disputes and provide interpretive and evaluative analyses of tests and inspections performed;
- Disseminate technical information on the performance of tested materials; suggests modifications in the formulation, processing, and production of sub-standard materials for conformity to specifications;
- Serve as liaison with governmental agencies with respect to policies, procedures, and programs;
- Responsible for providing advice on the suitability of products for engineering applications;
- Interpret complex specifications and formulates procedures for testing materials submitted without specifications;
- Assist in the preparation of the department budget;
- Establish departmental operating policies and procedures and work standards; and
- Analyze, evaluate, and approve reports.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 yrs QA management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Knowledge of engineering theory, principles, and practices, relative to materials testing;
- Knowledge of XRF sample analysis and operation;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; excellent organizational skills; and
- Proficient in Microsoft office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.