Regional Laboratory Manager - Joliet, United States - Matheson Tri-Gas

Matheson Tri-Gas

Verified Company

Joliet, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Matheson Gas offers:

Base salary +
Bonus:
All training provided by Matheson.

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Business travel
:

Full benefits
Health, dental, life and vision insurance.
Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation time, & sick days.
401(k) program with company match.
COMPANY PAID life insurance and shortterm disability insurance.
Cell phone reimbursement.
And much more

Job Summary:

Responsible for the finished product output of the Quality Assurance laboratories located at the Hub and ESG plants.

Output will by managed by working with local Branch Management and working hands on with local lab staff to provide training, ensure equipment reliability, and improve laboratory through put.

Supports National Laboratory and Quality Assurance strategic plans by ensuring the achievement of performance targets and strategic initiatives by setting and meeting operational goals.
Ensures adherence to all laboratory testing protocols and work instructions.
Installs and commissions new laboratory equipment, including the preparation of work instructions, and operator training. Trains local technicians on basic troubleshooting principles, coordinates advanced trouble shooting and repair. Oversees equipment inventory, lab standards, and spare parts. Upgrades systems to best practice.
Consults with Director of Laboratory Operations to determine equipment purchase priorities based on budget allowances, condition of existing equipment, and production loading. Manages laboratory capital and expense budgets.
Works with local lab staff to periodically evaluate new equipment and methods.
Teaches laboratory sessions on basic chemistry, ideal gas laws, analytical principles, detector operations, and math to insure technician proficiency.
Manages customer interface for quality assurance audits, quality assurance issues, and new business opportunities.
Performs onsite audits and other verifications to insure that work instructions, procedures, and work practices are consistently followed.
Prepares trip and audit reports, establishes and follows up on action plans, holds regularly scheduled lab meetings to ensure operational capabilities.

Additional Notes:

This is for a Regional Lab Manager position with business travel. Primary office location will be
Joliet, IL.

The Regional Lab Manager will be responsible for Joliet, IL; Twinsburg, OH; New Johnsonville, TN, and South Houston, TX.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5pm.

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Home on the weekends

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or curriculum equivalent in analytical chemistry is required.
Minimum of three years' experience analyzing compressed and liquefied gases.
Three to five years production or laboratory supervisory experience.
Direct experience with quality auditing, developing work instructions and procedures, and use of statistical software packages such as Minitab.
Solid understanding of analytical statistics, including measurement uncertainty.
Experience with certifying FDA products, method validation, gravimetric blending or ISO 17025 a plus.

Essential Accountabilities:

Zero accidents.
CARs due to measurement defects.
Productivity as measured by Scorecard data.
Laboratory turnaroundtime.
Adherence to capital and expense budgets.
Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability_

Pay:
Up to $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k)

matching

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience level:

3 years

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Salary expectations (*required)?

Experience:

- production or laboratory supervisory: 3 years (preferred)
- analyzing compressed and liquefied gases: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person