Laboratory Production Supervisor

Teledyne Technologies•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Responsible for developing and implementing activities in laboratory production areas to meet production, quality, and cost objectives. The role prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply; plans and administers procedures and budgets; and makes budgetary recommendations regarding capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor. The supervisor selects and develops personnel, manages schedules and staffing requirements, and oversees laboratory workflow, reporting, documentation, procurement, equipment, training, and safety procedures. Assignments are generally of moderate complexity and are provided as objectives, with routine work performed independently and detailed instructions provided for new projects or assignments. The role coordinates activities across laboratory sections; supervises and assigns work to Process Specialists and Separations, Loading, and Measurements Technicians; oversees data production and reports; manages GM tube supplies and performance; and coordinates equipment maintenance and calibration. It also manages personnel development, timesheet approvals, training records, task evaluations, quarterly records reviews, laboratory housekeeping, and end-of-day safety and security procedures. Duties may be modified or expanded at Teledyne’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related field, and 3–5 years of directly related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
U.S. citizenship and ability to attain and maintain a government security clearance.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately +/-10%.
Knowledge of hazardous-material transportation and offsite transportation environmental control management.
Knowledge of specific software, such as design, analysis, or ERP software.

Responsibilities

Coordinate workflow activities between all laboratory sections.
Supervise and assign duties to Process Specialist(s) and Separations, Loading, and Measurements Technician(s) as required.
Supervise or prepare, quality-check, and transmit legacy sample reports for AFTAC headquarters.
Oversee or perform quality control and research for sample information requests and report results to AFTAC.
Produce ad hoc reports and database queries as required.
Manage and maintain GM tube supply, including receipt, warranty repair, calibration scheduling, and maintenance.
Supervise and track or analyze bias in GM tubes and counting channels.
Develop, revise, review, and validate laboratory procedures.
Supervise or perform procurement activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.
Track liquid nitrogen consumption.
Establish and ensure adherence to preventive maintenance and calibration schedules.
Monitor GM-tube performance and maintain adequate compressed gas cylinder inventory.
Coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance of AFTAC laboratory equipment.
Delegate assignments appropriately and distinguish personal responsibilities from those that should be delegated.
Develop career progressions for team members and approve employee timesheets.
Manage laboratory training program documentation, training records, task evaluations, and quarterly records reviews.
Ensure good laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained.
Ensure end-of-day safety and security procedures are performed.
Develop and implement laboratory production activities to meet production, quality, and cost objectives.
Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply; plan and administer procedures and budgets; and make budgetary recommendations for capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor.
Select and develop personnel and develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.