Innovation Center Test Lab Lead — Testing & Innovation

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

On-site UW Health clinic and fitness

Maternity & paternity leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Madison, WI, is seeking a leader for its Innovation Center Test Lab.

You will supervise Lab Staff, coordinate cross-functional testing, and drive improvements in test efficiency and safety. The role emphasizes Agile reporting, resource forecasting with BU and NPD teams, and hands-on collaboration with engineering and facilities to advance new product development and testing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab environment and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agile reporting and lab data management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling: Supervise Lab Staff to ensure testing is prioritized and completed in an efficient manner. Utilize Agile for lab reporting.
• Forecasting: Communicate with both BU (Business Unit) and NPD (new product development) project teams to estimate resource availability from test plans.
• Lab Projects: Work with engineering/facilities to implement new equipment and/or procedures that improve testing capabilities and time to test completion rates.
• Test Process: Work with all levels to identify and implement improvements to the test process.
• Safety: Perform “STOP” Audits as required and review safety items routinely with staff and engineers to prevent injuries.
• Training: Identify Training needs of Lab Staff and coordinate/provide training.
• Supervisory responsibilities: Supervision for Test Lab team including Performance Management for the team
• Housekeeping: Ensure test components are kept in the inventory system for testing and dispositioned to keep the labs organized and clean.

Skills

Agile methods

Lab operations

Resource forecasting

Job description

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Madison, WI, is seeking a leader for its Innovation Center Test Lab.

You will supervise Lab Staff, coordinate cross-functional testing, and drive improvements in test efficiency and safety. The role emphasizes Agile reporting, resource forecasting with BU and NPD teams, and hands-on collaboration with engineering and facilities to advance new product development and testing initiatives.