What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager position at Beaulieu International Group?
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Pinnacle Polymers, LLC, a privately-owned polypropylene manufacturing facility, has an opening for a Laboratory Manager in Garyville, LA.
The Laboratory Manager is accountable for planning, directing and controlling all laboratory resources and personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products. Plans and directs special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of materials. The Laboratory Manager upholds and promotes Pinnacle Polymers' six Core Values : Safety First Always , People , Quality , Continuous Improvement , Teamwork , and Sustainability , in addition to the following functions :
Responsibilities :
- Oversee overall lab operations and lab safety.
- Manage and maintain regulatory and industry compliance in all areas of the Lab.
- Manage Team of Shift and Day Lab Technicians performing chemical and physical analyses which contributes to resolution of customer complaints, new product development, evaluation of raw materials, and troubleshooting of production upsets.
- Manage lab personnel administrative functions including scheduling, performance evaluations, training and workflow assignments.
- Support Lab development plans to foster departmental cross-training, 5S initiatives, and continuous improvement throughout the department.
- Maintaining lab equipment through verification and calibration standards. Troubleshoot equipment and schedule preventive maintenance.
- Foster relationship with instrument vendors to coordinate installation and ongoing calibration of lab instruments. Develop and validate methods for new lab instruments.
- Provide support to internal lab customers such as providing analytical results for Q-Hold investigations, interpreting product results for Customer Service inquiries, provide sample availability status to Sales and Marketing for potential and existing customers.
- Develop, maintain, and manage lab budget.
- Manage inventory levels of supplies and equipment.
- Additional duties and tasks as determined by management
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
ABOUT PINNACLE
Pinnacle Polymers™ LLC operates one of the most modern Unipol ™ facilities in North America. Our two production lines located in Garyville, Louisiana can produce in excess of one billion pounds of polypropylene per year. Pinnacle Polymers has perfected lean manufacturing. As a result of our highly efficient operations we continue to be a vibrant and healthy company well poised to service customers in North America and around the world. As part of the Beaulieu International Group, we are positioned as a North American manufacturer with a Global presence.
Pinnacle's homopolymers, impact copolymers and random copolymers are all proven performers. We participate in many markets including injection molding, fibers, and extrusion. Our efficient operations, combined with a strategic location and superb product allows Pinnacle to prioritize on providing Quality products and excellent Customer Service.
Pinnacle employees value the family-centric work environment and rich benefit offerings. This is proven by the fact that 40% of our workforce have been employed with us for 10 years or longer!