DYE LAB MANAGER MACON [MACON01322]

YKK Corporation of America•Macon, GA

About The Position

About YKK CorporationAt the YKK Group, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others.” We’re committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and society in all that we do. Job SummarySupervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDirects and advises personnel in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of materials. Compiles and analyzes test data to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions. Adjusts formulas and processes based on test results. Tests and analyzes product samples. Prepares test solutions, compounds, and reagents for use by laboratory personnel in conducting tests. Conducts research to develop custom products and investigates complaints on existing products.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.)Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet testing schedules. Recommends measures to improve testing procedures and use of equipment. Analyzes and resolves or assists workers in solving work problems. Mains time and testing records. Directly responsible for an annual budget of material and equipment of approximately $2.8 million. Supervision and Scope of PositionDirectly supervises three employees in the Dye Lab Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Physical DemandsThe 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 function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Work EnvironmentThe 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal OpportunityThe 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Directs and advises personnel in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of materials.
Compiles and analyzes test data to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
Adjusts formulas and processes based on test results.
Tests and analyzes product samples.
Prepares test solutions, compounds, and reagents for use by laboratory personnel in conducting tests.
Conducts research to develop custom products and investigates complaints on existing products.
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet testing schedules.
Recommends measures to improve testing procedures and use of equipment.
Analyzes and resolves or assists workers in solving work problems.
Maintains time and testing records.
Directly responsible for an annual budget of material and equipment of approximately $2.8 million.
Directly supervises three employees in the Dye Lab Department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.