Calibration Lab Operations Leader

Kensington360; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Kensington360 in Missouri seeks a Branch Manager to run daily branch and laboratory operations, ensure safety and quality, and lead a high-performing team.

You will manage budgets, drive growth, optimize workflows, and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance while delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in calibration labs and hands-on knowledge of LIMS and production planning, with lean/Six Sigma certification.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Metrology or Business Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in a calibration laboratory, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of calibration, measurement instrumentation and quality management systems.
• Experience with LIMS, laboratory automation and production planning.
• Commercial acumen, including budgeting and profit-and-loss responsibility.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team development skills.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification and experience in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily branch and laboratory operations, ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Managing budgets, financial performance and business growth initiatives.
• Optimising production planning, workflows and resource allocation.
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Driving automation, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Recruiting, coaching and developing a motivated, high-performing team.
• Maintaining quality standards, including ISO/IEC 17025, and fostering a culture of accountability and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Process improvement

People development

Quality management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering/Metrology/Business degree

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory automation

Job description

Kensington360 in Missouri seeks a Branch Manager to run daily branch and laboratory operations, ensure safety and quality, and lead a high-performing team.

You will manage budgets, drive growth, optimize workflows, and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance while delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in calibration labs and hands-on knowledge of LIMS and production planning, with lean/Six Sigma certification.