

Laboratory Manager
Global Chemical Plant, Lake Charles/Westlake, LA
Career Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
LABORATORY MANAGER
OUR CLIENT
Our client is an advanced technological petrochemical, research, and development company located in Southwest Louisiana.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is accountable for developing and deploying the Company’s strategy for Quality improvement including, but not limited to, managing the onsite lab and establishing a full continuous improvement culture and corresponding actions across the organization.
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REQUIREMENTS
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15 years minimum experience preferred in industrial Operations and Quality Control roles
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Extensive experience implementing ISO programs and related work processes and policies
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Hands-on laboratory experience required
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Knowledge of and experience with all laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, Gas chromatography (GC), Gas Spectrometry-Mass Spectrometry (GS/MS), and general analysis equipment and methods required
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Experience developing and implementing continuous improvement processes
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Proven operations or quality supervisory experience required
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Ability to manage, motivate, coach, and work with other people to accomplish Company and department objectives
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Excellent people skills, including the ability to handle disgruntled customers; ability to work with diverse personalities
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Excellent computer skills, including superior experience with MS Office Suite, various email and internet programs and applications, and other programs generally used in the performance of work envisioned here
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Fluent in the English language including reading, writing, and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate with all levels in the organization
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or other technical fields
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ISO Auditor and/or Six Sigma certifications highly desired
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