What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Operations Manager position at Venteon?
Company: Steel Distributor in Metro Detroit
Location: Warren, MI
Title: Lab Manager
Compensation: $70-75k base salary
Working Arrangement: In-Office
Position Description
This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Quality Assurance System, ensuring that all processes meet high standards and compliance requirements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Calibrate and maintain equipment (both lab and micrometers), ensuring all calibration records are up to date.
• Verify daily shipping and manufacturing audits conducted by lab technicians.
• Track and manage customer concerns
• Lead the implementation of Root Cause, Corrective, and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
• Develop, update, and implement Standard Operating Procedures
• Manage external laboratory testing processes.
Education, Experience, and Required Skills:
• Associate's degree in Material Science, Metallurgy, or a related field, or 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in steel processing, annealing, and heat treatment processes.
• Familiarity with automotive OEM supplier standards (IATF16949, AIAG, VDA, etc.).
• Versed with ISO9001 compliance / internal audits
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
