R&D Lab Supervisor

Avery DennisonMentor, OH
1d$72,000 - $96,000Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily operation of the R&D Applications Lab, including resourcing and scheduling of testing, communicating with test submitters, and developing and maintaining a State-of-the-Art test lab as part of the Materials Group North America - Mentor Innovation Center.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent experience preferred
  • 5+ years experience with testing, measurement equipment and SOP development/training
  • Strong scientific and engineering knowledge
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and LIMS systems (i.e., PFS)
  • Ability to work directly with customers to develop application specific testing
  • New Test Method development experience
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Comfort with data analysis
  • Growth mindset

Responsibilities

  • Distribute testing for maximum lab efficiency ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
  • Maintain lab compliance according to ISO/UL/CSA or other agency requirements for testing and documentation
  • Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
  • Support local and external test submitters when needed by providing testing recommendations
  • Drive Continuous Improvement and Process Changes
  • Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Maintain a safe and well-organized workplace, ensuring that direct reports follow all best practices and safety initiatives, including 5S
  • Train others on specific tests and laboratory best practices
  • Assists in the specification, selection and purchase of test instrumentation and related equipment
  • Ensure the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all R&D test data & records
  • PFS super user providing feedback, support, and training
  • Manage direct reports by scheduling work, addressing resourcing constraints/levels, interviewing new prospects, defining initial & cross-training, leading talent development, performance coaching & mentoring, GPS set-up and review, payroll, and paid-time-off oversight
  • Conducts testing (<25% of time)
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the Laboratory and your assigned Product Line Team (PLT)

Benefits

  • Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401K eligibility
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
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