Quality Lab Manager

Arglass Furnace is a fresh startup entering this market as a new innovative disrupter of the norm in glass manufacturing. Arglass plans to be the plant of choice for the spirits and beverage industries. As the first new glass plant in America in over a generation, Arglass is born to serve those customers whose needs for flexibility, efficiency and customization are not being met by legacy U.S. manufacturers or foreign glass suppliers. The plant has been designed by considering the best available proven technology and layout to provide high quality, highly flexible and efficient production.

We are seeking an Quality Lab Manager to join the team in Valdosta, GA

Status of hire: Full time

Industry: Glass container manufacturing

Reports to: Individual Contributor

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Quality Laboratory Manager oversees the activities of the laboratory and ensures its smooth and efficient functioning.
• Responsible for the operation of the department.
• Trains staff and assigns/checks work of subordinates.
• Performs staff-related functions (i.e., disciplining, training, problems, etc.).
• Performs advanced or specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. May duplicate work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluates methodology, makes recommended changes, and assists in test interpretation.
• Initiate quality-control measures and monitors work quality for compliance with laboratory standards.
• Completes special projects like surveys, statistical reports, studies, and research.
• Maintains records for the quality process.
• Monitors adherence to safety regulations.
• Coordinates purchases supplies for the laboratory.
• Recommends procurement of new laboratory equipment and monitors maintenance/repair needs of existing equipment.
• May write department reports.

May assist in budget planning and cost analysis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 4 to 6 years of experience in a similar field preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Ability to thrive in a fast paced and demanding position.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and demanding position.
• Ability to analyze complex data, concisely present actionable intelligence and act on that intelligence
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a team.
• Must be organized and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse steps without assistance. ·
• Must be able to verbally communicate in potentially loud environments ·
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted. ·
• Vision: Must be able to make visual recognition of the working environment. ·
• Environment: Exposures encountered such as: hazardous materials, loud noise, and extreme heat. ·
• Hearing: Must be able to hear team members, alarms, mechanical sounds, and sounds of personnel distress ·
• Essential physical requirements such as climbing, bending, reaching, standing, stooping or typing. ·
• Standing and walking throughout a 12-hour shift.