Lab Manager

Uniloy INC•Raisin Township, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Manager ensures seamless execution of daily laboratory activities, development of personnel, effective application of tools and processes, and compliance with company policies. The role works cooperatively with business partners to drive key business metrics and may carry out responsibilities directly or through team members in their areas. The manager guides technical activities and team skill development, interprets customer specifications, establishes and documents technical processes and best practices, and supports effective problem solving. The role also oversees schedules, estimates timing and costs for development work, drives continuous improvement, coaches and evaluates employees, and directs recruitment, development, and training. This is an office-based position in an office/manufacturing environment. Travel is required, including potential on-site customer support, training, and guidance at customer locations. The position requires strong technical, interpersonal, and communication capabilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of electro, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Excellent business acumen and verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in planning and analyzing laboratory department resource requirements.
A solid track record of mentoring and developing employees.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with blow molding equipment and processing.
At least 4 years of experience in a management role.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, drive, read, see, hear, speak, concentrate, and communicate.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a blow molding plastics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Guide technical activities and develop team technical skills to meet operational and customer needs.
Analyze customer specifications to clarify requirements and end-product applications, and provide guidance to sales and engineering.
Ensure technical processes, procedures, and best practices are defined, documented, and followed in daily laboratory activities.
Use problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills to help the team operate effectively and efficiently.
Ensure new or less experienced staff receive appropriate technical training and mentoring.
Communicate and document institutional knowledge so it is shared and available as the company grows.
Carry out other duties as assigned.
Ensure realistic schedules are developed and executed within approved timelines, scope, and quality constraints.
Provide timing and cost estimates for development activities and other project-related initiatives.
Identify, track, and drive continuous improvement for the department.
Coach employees and provide feedback regarding outlined goals and procedures.
Conduct performance reviews.
Direct ongoing recruitment, development, and training of personnel to build a world-class Lab Department.
Travel to customer locations as required to provide on-site support, training, and guidance.