Sampling Preparation & Lab Manager

Job Title: Sampling Preparation and Lab Manager
Location: Augusta, GA
Industry: complex processes (industrial metals refining, processing)
Status of Hire: full-time, direct hire
Pay: $100-125k plus 10% annual bonus
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
*full relocation available*

Your Tasks
• Responsible for all sample preparation of raw materials and in-house laboratory activities (Strategic and hands-on management)
• Responsible for a professionally correct sample preparation of raw materials, including operating sample preparation equipment.
• Responsible for a professionally correct laboratory analysis of samples, including operation laboratory equipment.
• Key-User and first level support for Sample Preparation & Laboratory Team software which will include software implementations.
• Must successfully communicate, interact, and interface with international and domestic employees of all levels regarding operational and non-operational topics. Examples of roles include (but not limited to): management, leads, Quality Team staff, engineers, production, maintenance, safety/environmental, procurement, human resources, stakeholders, etc.
• Acts in an industrial environment with high level of compliancy rules (safety, environment, quality).
• Extensive contact with internal/external suppliers/customers and/or purchasing and customer service department, to identify, research, analyze and resolve issues.
• Provide support in several areas, including issue resolution, financial performance, adherence to contract terms and solution design and pricing, as needed.
• Understand, comply, and supports implementation of all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements, inspections and procurement of equipment and parts.
• Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management – including being responsible for all reporting needs for the SCM department. (May include being part of specialty projects.)
• Supports Local Production Planning in having up-to-date transparency in material flows and inventories.
• Work hand-in-hand with Quality Team to optimize sampling and estimation, etc.
• Implements performance measurement & KPI tracking for operative responsible area. Establish corrective actions for underperforming metrics to ensure performance standards are met.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Metallurgy, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry) or 5 (five) years equivalent advanced work as proven manager and/or related military experience
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in related sample preparation/ laboratory/ process engineering professions
• Proven work experience as a sample preparation or laboratory manager, ideally in an international environment
• Minimum of three (3) years strong leadership skills which have been successful in motivating staff to ensure operative targets are met while maintaining the quality standards
• Possess a deep understanding of chemical or metallurgical (production) processes and requirements
• Experience with a start-up of a plant is beneficial
• Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices in the workplace
• Solid knowledge of environmental protection, occupational safety, and labor law standards
• Must be conversant in current DOT and OSHA regulations
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and product flows

**Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer, regardless of authorization or visa transfer
**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to be eligible for hire

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.