Innovation Center Test Labs Supervisor

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.•Fitchburg, WI

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About The Position

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove is a longstanding, family-owned manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances in the Madison area. The Innovation Center Test Lab team supports new product development projects. The Innovation Center Test Labs Supervisor works cross-functionally to support development and testing requests for Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, overseeing lab staff and operations, coordinating resources and training, improving testing processes, and maintaining safe, organized labs.

Responsibilities

Supervise lab staff to prioritize and complete testing efficiently, and use Agile for lab reporting.
Communicate with Business Unit and new product development project teams to estimate resource availability based on test plans.
Work with engineering and facilities to implement equipment or procedures that improve testing capabilities and reduce time to test completion.
Work with all levels of the organization to identify and implement improvements to the test process.
Perform required “STOP” audits and routinely review safety items with staff and engineers to prevent injuries.
Identify lab staff training needs and coordinate or provide training.
Supervise the Test Lab team, including performance management.
Ensure test components are maintained in the inventory system for testing and dispositioned to keep labs organized and clean.