Laboratory Manager

Danfoss; Grodzisk Mazowiecki; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employer-sponsored life insurance

Employee Pension Programme (PPE)

Private medical care (Luxmed)

Co‑financed sports card

Subsidized meals in company canteen

Job summary

Danfoss Poland is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead a team of 12 technicians and own the lab operations that support production, quality, and product development. The role focuses on timely testing, calibration, audits, and continuous improvement to deliver reliable results and strengthen operational excellence across the factory.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, R&D, and Engineering teams in Poland and Denmark, shaping how the laboratory operates and adopting new technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience leading laboratory, quality, manufacturing, or testing teams in a production environment.
• Proven ability to develop people, drive performance and build technical teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and calibration processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of improving processes and managing risks.
• Fluent English communication across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of laboratory technicians, building competencies and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily lab operations including calibration, testing, and audits to support production plans.
• Monitor KPI-driven performance, identify improvements, and drive cost-efficient initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, R&D, and Engineering to resolve issues and support new product introductions.
• Ensure compliance with lab standards and manage risks while enhancing processes and technologies.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality systems

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As our Laboratory Manager, you'll lead a team of 12 laboratory technicians and take ownership of a laboratory that plays a critical role in supporting production, quality, and product development at Danfoss. Your impact? By ensuring timely product testing, calibration, and audits, while continuously improving laboratory performance, you'll help deliver high-quality products, reduce response times to quality issues, and strengthen operational excellence across the factory. This is more than a laboratory leadership role. You'll shape how the laboratory operates, develop your team, introduce new technologies, optimize processes, and ensure the lab continues to deliver reliable results that support both today's production and tomorrow's innovations. You'll work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and Engineering teams, as well as colleagues in Poland and Denmark, making a visible impact across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 12 laboratory technicians, building competencies, supporting professional growth, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring timely calibration, product testing, and product audits that support production plans and quality requirements.
• Monitor laboratory performance through KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and drive initiatives that increase efficiency, optimize costs, and improve service levels.
• Partner with Production, Quality, R&D, and Engineering teams to investigate product issues, reduce response times, and support new product introductions and manufacturing improvements.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory standards and quality requirements while managing risks, preventing errors, and continuously improving laboratory processes and technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• Experience leading laboratory, quality, manufacturing, or testing teams within a production environment.
• Experience managing people, driving performance, and developing technical teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, laboratory management practices, and calibration processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to improve processes, manage risks, and optimize operational performance.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and international teams.

What You'll Get From Us

• The opportunity to lead a laboratory that is essential to product quality, manufacturing performance, and customer satisfaction.
• A highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape laboratory operations, influence strategic improvements, and introduce new technologies.
• Close collaboration with Production, Quality, R&D, and Engineering teams in an international environment.
• Real ownership of laboratory performance, team development, KPI delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A competitive compensation package, including:
• Annual bonus
• Employer-sponsored life insurance
• Employee Pension Programme (PPE)
• Private medical care (Luxmed)
• Co‑financed sports card
• Subsidized meals in our company canteen

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.