Lab Manager

PURPOSE

The Lab Manager oversees all aspects of the lab and ensures rubber quality for plant operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures all rubber is tested for plant operations.
• Supervises Lab Technician and provides training and support as necessary.
• Develops standard operating procedures and maintains records to comply with ISO.
• Ensures laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies are maintained.
• Monitors rubber inventory for ageing material.
• Identifies quality problems or areas for improvement and recommends solutions.
• Maintains and checks calibration of gauges used on the plant floor.
• Create and maintain certifications for applicable products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge in Rubber testing per ASTM standards.
• Knowledge of operating a lab to meet production and customer needs.
• Troubleshooting quality issues.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Technical, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in an industrial-related field preferred.
• 5 years of industrial-related experience with at least 2 years of laboratory-related experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and work instructions.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.

COMPUTER SKILLS

The incumbent needs a basic understanding of computers and printers

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

None

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in a manufacturing environment in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works with manufacturing equipment. An employee performing the duties of this job is required to use proper safety procedures to eliminate any potential hazards. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires moderate physical effort and the use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity. While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel and crouch. The employee must be able to physically lift, lower, and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs. The position may require an operating forklift, requiring some coordinated movements.

Operating a forklift or other manufacturing equipment is considered a "Safety Sensitive" function. A Safety-Sensitive Function, as defined by the Company, is one that requires the operation of motor vehicles, forklifts, or motorized warehouse equipment, or one that involves inspecting, servicing, conditioning, controlling, supervising, and loading or unloading such machinery. Employees performing "Safety-Sensitive Functions" are prohibited from reporting to work or being on duty while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.