Calibration Lab Manager

Employbridge; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge seeks a Calibration Lab Manager to lead a high-precision laboratory team, ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and top-tier calibration services.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, oversee planning and staffing, and mentor technicians while promoting safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Metrology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of calibration laboratory experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of calibration standards and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Experience with P&L responsibilities.
• Experience managing customer relationships and operational performance.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily calibration laboratory operations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and quality management requirements.
• Drive customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery and issue resolution.
• Manage operational performance, budget objectives, and key business metrics.
• Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and turnaround time performance.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities and process improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct internal audits and support quality system compliance.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop technical staff.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Partner with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer relationships

Continuous improvement

Metrology knowledge

Quality mindset

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Management/Metrology

Tools

LIMS

P&L management

Job description

Calibration Lab Manager | Lead a High-Performing Technical Team

Join a Team Where Precision Matters

We are seeking an experienced Calibration Lab Manager to lead laboratory operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and develop a high-performing technical team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about operational excellence, quality, customer satisfaction, and team development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage daily calibration laboratory operations
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and quality management requirements
• Drive customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery and issue resolution
• Manage operational performance, budget objectives, and key business metrics
• Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and turnaround time performance
• Identify and implement automation opportunities and process improvements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity
• Conduct internal audits and support quality system compliance
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop technical staff
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
• Partner with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Metrology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of calibration laboratory experience
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience
• Strong knowledge of calibration standards and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Experience with P&L
• Experience managing customer relationships and operational performance
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive process improvements
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
• Experience implementing automation and process optimization initiativesFinancial planning, forecasting, and budget management experience
• Change management and strategic planning experience

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who combines technical expertise with strong business acumen. You enjoy solving problems, improving processes, developing people, and driving measurable results while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer service.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and influence laboratory operations
• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting critical industries and customers