Calibration Lab Manager: Automation & Compliance Leader

Kensington Consulting Ltd; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Kensington Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Calibration Services Manager to lead the laboratory and drive strategic growth. You will ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while advancing automation and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes production planning, customer satisfaction, quality management, and team development, with a focus on delivering calibrated solutions to regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 5+ years in calibration labs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of calibration principles, measurement science, and quality systems.
• Experience with LIMS and automation technologies; Lean/Six Sigma preferred.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive cross-functional teams toward goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day calibration laboratory activities ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.
• Maintain adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 and related accreditation standards.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver tailored calibration solutions.
• Manage laboratory budgets and P&L; support strategic planning and investments.
• Develop and execute production schedules; optimize throughput and utilization.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory operations.

Skills

Calibration principles

Measurement science

Quality systems

LIMS

Laboratory automation

Lean/Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

5+ years calibration lab experience

2+ years leadership experience

P&L / financial experience

Tools

LIMS

Automation technologies

Job description

Kensington Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Calibration Services Manager to lead the laboratory and drive strategic growth. You will ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while advancing automation and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes production planning, customer satisfaction, quality management, and team development, with a focus on delivering calibrated solutions to regulated industries.