Lab Manager - Johnsonville, TN

The Lab Manager will be responsible for laboratory analysis. In addition, the Lab Manager will develop the daily work schedules for the lab associates based on plant and customer priorities; maintain all required records and documentation, answer technical questions for internal and external customers, ensure that calibration, routine and preventative maintenance are completed; work in amanner that improves individual and team safety; and performs other duties asneeded to support the Quality Assurance laboratory.

• Determine daily tasks for Lab technicians.
• Analyzes gases to test for impurities of gas or mixture concentration using gas chromatography and other process analyzers.
• Completes statistical analysis of testing data.
• Prepares Certificates of Conformance and Analysis according to procedures,work instructions and specifications.
• Tests and certifies incoming raw materials for production.
• Establishes and maintains analytical procedures and methods.
• Ensures lab has all the supplies needed including lab standards.
• Performs basic troubleshooting for common GC and lab instrument issues.
• Assists auditors, internal and external, by finding requested documentation and answering their questions.
• Reviews customer orders to assure feasibility and safety of custom gas blends
• Keeps working area clean and orderly and ensures that 5S status is maintained.
• Completes monthly reporting requirements.
• Maintains all quality control records and other required documentation per procedures.
• Writes and/or updates local work instructions.
• All other duties as assigned by Facility Lab Manager.
• Determine daily tasks for Lab technicians.
• Analyzes gases to test for impurities of gas or mixture concentration using gas chromatography and other process analyzers.
• Completes statistical analysis of testing data.
• Prepares Certificates of Conformance and Analysis according to procedures, work instructions and specifications.
• Tests and certifies incoming raw materials for production.
• Establishes and maintains analytical procedures and methods.
• Ensures lab has all the supplies needed including lab standards.
• Performs basic troubleshooting for common GC and lab instrument issues.
• Assists auditors, internal and external, by finding requested documentation and answering their questions.
• Reviews customer orders to assure feasibility and safety of custom gas blends
• Keeps working area clean and orderly and ensures that 5S status is maintained.
• Completes monthly reporting requirements.
• Maintains all quality control records and other required documentation per procedures.
• Writes and/or updates local work instructions.
• All other duties as assigned by Facility Lab Manager.
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration on analytical equipment.
• If lab product is non-conforming or out of specification, follows procedures to resolve issue, participates in Material Review Board to help determine the disposition of the product, provides feedback to operations.
• Maintains all laboratory required records, lab notebooks, and electronic files.
• Participates in all required safety activities such as meetings, monthly expectations, and safety committee meetings.
• Develops daily sample analysis and blending schedule based on customer and plant priorities.
• Assists with identifying and developing solutions for technical problems and testing procedures.
• Interfaces with gas manufacturing personnel and customers to provide technical support as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Bachelor's Degree Major in Chemistry from four-year college or university or 3 years of analytical experience;

Experience Experience Details Required/Preferred 1-3 years Twoto three years related experience and/or training in laboratory environmentor equivalent combination of education and experience. Leadership experience. Required

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work instructions, procedures, and manuals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to managers and employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of analytical statistics and algebra.
• REASONING ABILITY
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with…