Laboratory Director, Manufacturing

AOCUSA • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $185,000 - $205,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AOCUSA | AMALIE OIL COMPANY IS HIRING IN CALIFORNIA
Competitive pay and great benefits!
AOCUSA pays the full cost of our Employee’s Health Insurance

We are looking for a Lab Director for the following shift:
First Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Full-Time: Monday – Friday + weekends as needed (at the discretion of management)
Onsite: Los Angeles, CA

Amalie Oil Company is North America's largest privately held independent blender of motor oils and industrial lubricants. With production facilities in Tampa, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; and the Los Angeles area, Amalie manufactures over 3,000 products and distributes to all 50 states and over 100 countries around the world.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Lab Director is the principal laboratory analyst, responsible for supervision, training, technical advising, and guidance of laboratory employees. The incumbent performs professional laboratory work in research and quantitative physical and chemical testing of lubricants, greases, and other related automotive and industrial chemicals. Under general direction, supervises and participates in the work of a centralized chemical laboratory to provide services in support of lubricant, grease, and chemical production; performs related work as required.

Requirements

• 8+ years of direct experience, within automotive and industrial lubricant and grease industry
• Excellent knowledge and experience with grease formulation, testing, and manufacturing
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• High quality organizational skills
• The ability to work well under deadlines and to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Bachelors’ Degree in a science field or 8+ years laboratory experience with increasing responsibility

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of supervisory experience
• Previous administrative experience preferred
• Knowledge of the structure and uses of lubricants and greases

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, reviews, processes, evaluates laboratory programs that support production and customer or regulatory requirements, and all related laboratory quality activities.
• Plans, organizes, supervises and reviews the work of staff engaged in laboratory sampling, testing and analysis of samples, and inspection; assists in the hiring of laboratory personnel; trains or arranges for training; evaluates employee performance; ensures safe working conditions.
• Performs laboratory testing as required; operates all laboratory instruments; develops or modifies instrumentation and lab procedures; troubleshoots instrument malfunctions and maintenance of equipment. Answer telephones and respond to email inquiries in the office.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and lab certification; implements and reviews quality assurance/quality control program to ensure reliability of test data.
• Compiles and prepares correspondence of periodic and special reports covering laboratory activities; prepares and/or directs the preparation of extensive reports and records; coordinates the maintenance of the laboratory data management system.
• Provides technical consultation to operations staff in the evaluation and solution of problems where laboratory analysis is necessary; recommends changes in methods and operations as indicated by study findings and regulatory compliance monitoring.
• Leads research and development of new lubricant products.

Benefits

• AOCUSA pays the full cost of our Employee’s Health Insurance
• Complete Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental Plans Available
• Full time, with full comprehensive benefit package that includes, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior