What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Calibration Lab position at Garmin?
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Supervisor Calibration Lab in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising the activities of the Calibration lab functions including all Garmin Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment (IMTE) calibration activities and providing leadership and accountability to maintain effectiveness and improve the performance of the functions to meet assigned requirements. Ensure that all personnel work is in compliance with work procedures and corporate policies through ongoing review, training, and performance evaluations.
Essential Functions
- Supervise Calibration associates to ensure associates understand their assigned tasks, perform tasks as assigned, and comply with all company polices in the performance of work
- Supervise daily work activities of the Calibration Lab to provide for effective scheduling and throughput performance while maintaining priorities with other Garmin departments
- Create, review, and / or issue fixtures, procedures and work instructions
- Implement / provide delivery of training programs and maintain training status for the Calibration Lab associates to cover workplace and environment safety and emergency shutdown of equipment and devices
- Maintain / ensure the integrity of calibration records and data collection as implemented on an on-going basis
- Create / distribute operational performance reports as directed by management
- Lead resources and systems for the calibration of Garmin IMTE including : calibration schedules and recall system, in-house vs. outsource decisions, technician training, procedure and work instruction development / maintenance, record keeping, and equipment standards and purchases
- Notify management of any conditions felt as being undesirable including conditions effecting personnel and property safety, associate discrimination, or any other disregard of company policies by other persons
- Interview / furnish justifications along with recommendations to hire additional staff
- Coordinate operation, maintenance and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and systems
- Analyze and evaluate processes making recommendations for changes
- Provide reports to management on turnaround, production, profit and loss, etc.
- Report department needs to management
- Present all requests, or suggestions to management with appropriate technical and supporting data
- Conduct Performance Evaluations, counsel / coach associates when necessary, and partner with Human Resources for recruiting / resolving associate relations issues
- Comply with all corporate / departmental policies in the performance of work or workplace activities
- Perform any tasks or duties required to support the Garmin International operation, as directed by department or corporate management on an as needed basis
- Maintain effective work area organization and cleanliness to provide for : operator safety, and assurance from product or equipment damage or contamination that could be caused by any foreign materials such as Electro Static Discharge (ESD) producing materials, food or drinks
Basic Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here : Garmin Benefits
