Calibration Service Manager

Transcat•Rochester, NY

2d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Transcat is a leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond, with over 1,000 employees across various roles. The company emphasizes a values-based culture, offering flexibility, training, development, competitive compensation, and benefits. This position is responsible for leading the strategic and operational functions of the calibration laboratory, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and financial performance. The role requires strong leadership, experience managing technical assets, and a proactive approach to innovation, automation, and continuous improvement. It is key to production planning, customer satisfaction, and long-term business growth.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of calibration standards, quality systems (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025), and measurement instrumentation
Experience with LIMS or laboratory automation platforms
Six Sigma or Lean certification
Strategic planning or change management experience
Financial planning and business case development
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metrology, or Business Management (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in a calibration lab, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
Experience with customer-facing roles and business planning, including P&L responsibility.
Demonstrated experience with production planning, lean manufacturing, and automation implementation.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day calibration activities, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with Transcat Quality system, ISO/IEC 17025, and other regulatory standards.
Collaborate with customers and Sales to deliver tailored calibration solutions and address service issues with sustainable corrective actions.
Manage lab budget and P&L; contribute to strategic planning, equipment investment, and long-term growth initiatives.
Develop and execute schedules, allocate resources, and monitor throughput to meet turnaround time and production goals.
Identify, implement, and scale automation and digital tools to boost accuracy, efficiency, and productivity across lab functions.
Adhere to a robust quality management system; lead internal audits and continuous improvement efforts to uphold accreditation and safety standards.
Recruit, train, and develop staff; conduct performance reviews, support cross-training, and foster a culture of accountability and growth.
Ensure lab safety protocols are followed and serve as the on-site Facility Safety Officer (FSO).
Model the Company’s values to influence others to perform in an aligned manner.
Ensure training and development plans are in place and communicated to employees to drive performance improvement and career progression.
Complete and deliver accurate, thorough, and prescriptive employee performance reviews on the required timeline.
Other duties as assigned