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Laboratory Manager

Dalton, GA 30720

Posted: 01/24/2025 Employment TypeÅ’: Permanent Industry: Management Job Number: KE431146123

Job Description

LABORATORY MANAGEROur client has partnered with Qualified to identify the ideal candidate for a key position. They are a leading materials design firm specializing in custom polymers used across a wide range of essential products. With a team of skilled experts and strong, long-term relationships with processors, OEMs, and product designers, they effectively tackle manufacturing and business challenges, delivering sustainable, forward-thinking solutions. SUMMARY:Support customer satisfaction by providing product formulation (color and additives) and samples while exceeding turnaround and on-time delivery expectations. Support the company by continuously improving 1st time quality and reducing nonconformance. Ensure products achieve gross margin and gross profit targets while maintaining a safe and positive work environment in a manner consistent with the mission, principles, and values.  The key responsibilities include safety, Staff development /Training, Product Development / Quality Workflow, Quality Assurance and Budget Control. RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Allocate resources to complete development and quality tasks (color-matching, samples, and QC checks) in a timely manner
  • Coordinate customer information (including costing, PDL’s, regulatory documents), and arrange for displays and samples
  • Provide regular updates and inform sales and management of delays
  • Develop annual goals, complete performance reviews, and other managerial tasks in a timely manner
  • Develop staff to ensure goals are meet and provide best opportunities for personal growth
  • Document employee performance issues and implement disciplinary actions
  • Participate in managerial tasks and projects
  • Maintain ISO and other site certifications
  • Resolve site-related customer cases, audits, and audit findings. Develop corrective and preventive actions and verifies resolutions.
  • Develop methods to continuously improve 1st time on-quality and reduce non-conformance at site
  • Maintain equipment in lab to ensure all is in good working order and in-calibration
  • Manage budget by controlling overtime, supplies, and outside services
  • Develop a safety culture that prevents accidents and meets all safety targets
  • Ensure safety audits and safety training are completed in a timely manner
  • Ensure all employees are following all safety requirements
 REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 5 years’ experience in related field
  • Understanding of polymer processing & colorant technologies
  • Has supervised employees for minimum of 2 years in quality or analytical laboratory environment
  • Understanding of quality assurance tools including root cause analysis, QMS, and ISO standards
  • Very good communicator – verbal and written reports

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