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Laboratory Production Supervisor

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Laboratory Production Supervisor is responsible for developing and implementing laboratory production activities to meet production, quality, and cost objectives. The role prioritizes production schedules based on product introductions, equipment efficiency, and materials supply; plans and administers procedures and budgets; and makes budgetary recommendations for capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor. The supervisor selects and develops personnel, manages schedules and staffing requirements, and oversees the efficient operation of assigned laboratory production areas. Work is generally moderately complex and is assigned through objectives and goals, with detailed instructions provided for new projects or assignments. The supervisor coordinates workflow across laboratory sections and oversees personnel, data production and reporting, laboratory documentation, procurement, equipment, personnel management, and training. Duties also include maintaining GM tube supplies and performance, ensuring equipment maintenance and calibration schedules are followed, tracking liquid nitrogen consumption, maintaining compressed-gas inventory, and coordinating laboratory equipment troubleshooting and maintenance. The role requires maintaining laboratory housekeeping standards and ensuring end-of-day safety and security procedures are performed. Teledyne may modify or add duties at its 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 specific software, such as design, analysis, or ERP software.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience or knowledge related to hazardous material transportation.
  • Experience or knowledge as an offsite transportation environmental control manager.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate workflow activities between all laboratory sections.
  • Supervise and assign duties to Process Specialists and Separations, Loading, and Measurements Technicians 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 supplies, 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.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance and calibration schedules are established and followed.
  • Monitor GM-tube performance and maintain adequate compressed gas cylinder inventory.
  • Coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance of AFTAC laboratory equipment.
  • Manage laboratory production personnel, delegate assignments appropriately, and develop team career progressions.
  • Approve employee timesheets.
  • Manage laboratory training documentation, training records, task evaluations, and quarterly records reviews.
  • Maintain good laboratory housekeeping standards.
  • Ensure end-of-day safety and security procedures are performed.
  • Make budgetary recommendations concerning capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor.
  • Develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.

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