Lab Manager

Lincoln Industries

Lincoln (NE)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Lincoln Industries is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the Chemical, Calibration, and Materials Labs, driving improvements and delivering data-driven results. You will develop and execute a strategic roadmap for world-class lab processes and lead a team of lab professionals to meet internal customer needs.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred) with 5–10 years of laboratory experience, strong English communication, and experience with MSA, SPC, and capability analysis.

Qualifications

BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred) or equivalent years of experience in process control or lab environments.
5–10 years laboratory experience.
English language literacy (read/write) and comprehension.

Responsibilities

Oversee all lab activities: scheduling, testing, documentation and reporting.
Develop and execute Laboratory Roadmap and Strategy; communicate vision and build stakeholder relationships.
Manage large volumes of process input data to detect trends and issues.
Ensure MSAs are up to date and monitor process capability for early issue detection.
Train area leaders, team leaders and operators on lab-related items.

Skills

Lead teams

Six Sigma certification

MSA experience

SPC & Capability Analysis

Education

BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred) or equivalent years of experience

Job description

Laboratory Manager

SUMMARY: This position is responsible to manage the Chemical Lab, Calibration Lab, and Materials Lab. Responsibilities include driving laboratory improvements through ensuring timely and accurate data for all internal customers, development and execution of a roadmap and strategy for world-class laboratory processes, and lead and develop lab team members.

WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manages all Lab activities:
- Ensures all lab testing requirements defined in the Control Plans are scheduled, completed, and documented appropriately
- Continuously review lab capacity and capability requirements to support Operations including evaluation of new instrumentation and testing methods as required
- Coordinate lab support for all internal and external customers in including Integration testing, root cause analysis, customer audits and site visits, and any other lab related requests
- Ensure adequate laboratory systems are in place for data tracking and analysis
- Have a thorough understanding of the key process input and output variables and how they are to be monitored and controlled, which includes clear visibility to all stakeholders with defined roles and responsibilities.
Development and execution of Laboratory Roadmap and Strategy. This includes:
- Development and communication of vision for future
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and leaders
Manage and evaluate large volumes of process input data to ensure processes are running as designed, as well as looking for trends that indicate pending problems
Ensure existing MSA’s are up to date
Process capability monitoring including early detection of pending issues and implementing corrective action
Support Operations, Maintenance, and Quality in troubleshooting processes
Train area leaders, team leaders and operators on laboratory related items
Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals
Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

Reports to: Director, Quality
Supervises: Process Control Chemist, Chemical Lab Team, Calibration Lab Team, Materials Lab Team

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred) or equivalent years of experience in process control or lab environments
5– 10 years laboratory experience

Communication Skills:

Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels through out an organization.

Other Skills:

Ability to lead teams – both direct reports and team members with dotted line responsibilities.
Six Sigma certification (preferred)
MSA experience
Knowledge of SPC and Capability Analysis

Physical Requirements: