Lab Manager

Jobot; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Strong 401K Plan

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Lab Manager in Tecumseh, MI to lead daily lab operations, mentor staff, and ensure processes meet quality standards. You will oversee technical activities, coordinate with engineering and sales, and maintain documentation of processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years hands-on blow molding experience, and 4+ years in a leadership role. On-site environment with strong benefits and 401K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5+ years hands-on experience with blow molding equipment and processing.
• At least 4+ years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical activities and develop team skills to meet customer needs.
• Analyze specifications and provide guidance to sales and engineering.
• Define and document processes and best practices in daily lab activities.
• Train and mentor staff; share institutional knowledge.
• Recruitment, development, and training of personnel in the Lab Department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Blow molding equipment

Job description

Lab Manager

$110000 - $130000 per year | Tecumseh, MI | On-site | Permanent

Lab Manager Needed For Leading Manufacturing Company

A bit about us:

My client is a leading manufacturing company who is growing! They are looking to add a Lab Manager to their team who ensures seamless execution of daily lab activities, development of personnel, application of tools and processes, and compliance to company policies.

Why join us?

Compensation Up To $130,000

• Great Benefits
• Strong 401K Plan
• Opportunity for growth

Job Details

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical

• Guide technical activities and develop technical skills within the team to ensure operational and customer needs are satisfied
• Analyze customer specifications to ensure clarity of requirements and end product application and provide guidance to sales and engineering
• Ensure technical processes, procedures, and best practices are defined, documented, and followed in daily lab activities
• Use problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills to help the team operate effectively and efficiently
• Ensure new or less experienced staff receive appropriate technical training and mentoring
• Communicate and document “institutional (tribal) knowledge” to ensure this beneficial information is shared and available to others as the company continues to grow
• All other duties as assigned

Financial

• Ensure realistic schedules are developed and successfully executed to approved timelines, scope, and quality constraints
• Provide estimates for timing and cost in support of development activities and other project related initiatives.
• Identify, track, and drive continuous improvement for the department.

Personnel

• Coach employees and provide feedback with respect to outlined goals and procedures.
• Conduct Performance Reviews.
• Direct the ongoing recruitment, development, and training of personnel to create a world class Lab Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Electro, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams knowledge
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent business acumen, as well as verbal, and written communication skills.
• Skillful in planning and analyzing the resource requirements of the lab department.
• Solid track record of mentoring and developing employees.
• Experience working in a blow molding plastics manufacturing environment preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• At-least 5+ years of hands on experience with blow molding equipment and processing
• At least 4+ years of experience in a management role.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.