Laboratory Production Supervisor with Security Clearance

Teledyne Brown Engineering; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks a Laboratory Production Supervisor to drive production goals, ensure quality, and manage costs in the lab. You will coordinate workflow between sections and supervise staff, while developing schedules and budgets and recommending capital expenditures.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of related experience. US citizenship with the ability to obtain security clearance is preferred; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating laboratory production activities.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow between laboratory sections and supervise laboratory staff.
• Produce reports and QC data for internal and external requests.
• Manage procurement and inventory, including LN2 and gas supplies.
• Maintain PMR/calibration schedules and monitor equipment performance.
• Manage laboratory personnel, scheduling, training and timesheet approvals.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures and program documentation.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Data reporting

Budgeting & cost control

Production workflow coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ERP software

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Summary

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Job Summary:

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Job Summary:

Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in laboratory production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. This job will make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory production areas and develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Teledyne may, at its discretion modify or add further duties not currently listed in the general job description. Assignments tend to be of moderate complexity, diversification or expense. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Normally does not receive instructions on routine work, detailed instructions provided on new projects or assignments. Detailed Description: Coordinate workflow activities between all laboratory sections. * Supervise and assign duties for Process Specialist(s), Separations, Loading and Measurements Technician(s) as required.

• Data Production and Reports
• Supervise or prepare, QC and transmit both legacy sample reports for AFTAC headquarters.
• Oversee or perform QC and research for sample information request and report results to AFTAC.
• Produce ad hoc reports and database queries as required.
• Manage and maintain GM tube supply.
• Tube receipt, warranty repair, calibration schedule and tube maintenance.
• Supervise and track/analyze bias in GM tubes and counting channels.
• Laboratory Documentation
• Develop, revise, review and validate laboratory procedures.
• Procurement
• Supervise or perform procurement activities, (Reqs, PO's and contracts)
• Track LN2 consumption.
• Equipment
• Ensure PMR and calibration schedules are established and followed.
• Monitor GM-tube performance.
• Maintain adequate compressed gas cylinder inventory.
• Coordinate the troubleshooting and maintenance of AFTAC laboratory equipment.
• Manage Production Laboratory Personnel
• Manage your own personal actions and distinguish those from one needed to be delegated.
• Delegate assignments appropriately.
• Develop career progressions for your team.
• Perform employee Timesheet approval.
• Manage Laboratory Training
• Program Documentation
• Training Records
• Tasks Evaluations
• Quarterly Records Review
• Ensure good laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ensure End-of-Day Safety/Security procedures are performed.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in a related positions and 3-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Skills and Abilities

• * Hazardous Material Transportation
• Offsite transportation environmental control manager
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP...)

Other Qualifications

• * US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
• Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately _ +/-10 __% Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.