Assistant Lab Manager - 2nd Shift

Airgas • Cherry Hill, NJ

2d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for the performance, quality, and support of the 2nd Shift Production team at the Cherry Hill facility, including production scheduling, training and development, and quality control of medical and specialty gases, in compliance with established specifications. Work safely at all times, continuously promote our safety culture, and maintain a safe working environment for all associates Review of manufacturing and quality control documents to assess compliance to quality procedures, standards and product specification Perform analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation as required Direct oversight of routine production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases Review production records and release medical gas products in accordance with Airgas standard operating procedures Support management team with regard to FDA, DOT, HSE, QMS, and ISO programs. Monitor bulk delivery lead times and effectively prioritize workloads. Assist in the qualification and maintenance of laboratory standards including proper inventory, labeling, and documentation Assist in the set up and maintenance of laboratory instruments Keep maintenance records for laboratory instruments per Airgas SOPs Perform general maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments Maintain records for instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance Aid in purchasing of lab supplies, production equipment, and PPE Understand and follow safe handling procedures for hazardous materials Participate in the audit process (Internal and external) including audit preparation efforts Coordinate and complete action plans for Non-Conformances and Corrective Actions Collect and analyze data for trend reporting Manage and coordinate the internal management of change process Participate in investigations and closure of customer complaints including corrective actions and preventative measures to ensure continuous improvement. Control of documentation in compliance with Airgas standards and procedures Assist 2nd Shift Supervisor as needed with truck reconciliation and loading for shipments Provide support to other areas of the plant as required

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required.
• A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the gas industry to include demonstrated experience working in a leadership position.
• In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to meet management requirements and customer expectations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
• Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.
• Able to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel and talk or hear.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Chemistry or related degree field strongly preferred.
• Prefer prior technical experience with compressed/welding gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performance, quality, and support of the 2nd Shift Production team
• Production scheduling
• Training and development
• Quality control of medical and specialty gases
• Review of manufacturing and quality control documents
• Analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation
• Direct oversight of routine production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases
• Review production records and release medical gas products
• Support management team with regard to FDA, DOT, HSE, QMS, and ISO programs
• Monitor bulk delivery lead times and effectively prioritize workloads
• Assist in the qualification and maintenance of laboratory standards
• Assist in the set up and maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Keep maintenance records for laboratory instruments per Airgas SOPs
• Perform general maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments
• Maintain records for instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance
• Aid in purchasing of lab supplies, production equipment, and PPE
• Participate in the audit process (Internal and external)
• Coordinate and complete action plans for Non-Conformances and Corrective Actions
• Collect and analyze data for trend reporting
• Manage and coordinate the internal management of change process
• Participate in investigations and closure of customer complaints
• Control of documentation in compliance with Airgas standards and procedures
• Assist 2nd Shift Supervisor as needed with truck reconciliation and loading for shipments
• Provide support to other areas of the plant as required

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees