R&D Lab Supervisor
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Job Location:
Mentor, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsible for the daily operation of the R&D Applications Lab including resourcing and scheduling of testing communicating with test submitters and developing and maintaining a State-of-the-Art test lab as part of the Materials Group North America - Mentor Innovation Center.
Distribute testing for maximum lab efficiency ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
Maintain lab compliance according to ISO/UL/CSA or other agency requirements for testing and documentation
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
Support local and external test submitters when needed by providing testing recommendations
Drive Continuous Improvement and Process Changes
Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Maintain a safe and well-organized workplace ensuring that direct reports follow all best practices and safety initiatives including 5S
Train others on specific tests and laboratory best practices
Assists in the specification selection and purchase of test instrumentation and related equipment
Ensure the accuracy clarity and completeness of all R&D test data & records
PFS super user providing feedback support and training
Manage direct reports by scheduling work addressing resourcing constraints/levels interviewing new prospects defining initial & cross-training leading talent development performance coaching & mentoring GPS set-up and review payroll and paid-time-off oversight
Conducts testing (<25% of time)
Serve as the primary liaison between the Laboratory and your assigned Product Line Team (PLT)
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in science or engineering or equivalent experience preferred
5 years experience with testing measurement equipment and SOP development/training
Strong scientific and engineering knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and LIMS systems (i.e. PFS)
Ability to work directly with customers to develop application specific testing
New Test Method development experience
Good written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Comfort with data analysis
Growth mindset
This position will be based in Mentor Ohio with full-time in-person expectations.
Additional Information :
The salary range for this position is $72000 - $96000 / year.
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Experienced Avery Dennison employees who are interested in this position and have questions regarding how the hiring range listed above may apply to them should contact their HR representative. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
Avery Dennison is a materials science and manufacturing company specialized in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. Our expertise and global scale enable us to deliver innovative, sustainable and intelligent solutions to customers all over ... View more
