Dosimetry Lab Operations Manager

Job Title: Dosimetry Lab Operations Manager

Location: Glenwood Illinois
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for dosimetry lab operations and continuous improvement As the Dosimetry Lab Operations Manager you will oversee both technical and operational aspects of our dosimetry services and laboratory functions. This role combines leadership in product line management and lab operations ensuring high standards of safety quality and compliance while driving Lean initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. As the Dosimetry Lab Operations Manager for you will lead a team of associates to develop a future state vision for the manufacturing operations. Through Daily Management you will identify gaps from current state build an improvement road map and implement your strategy to achieve future state vision. You will work with business leaders regarding commercial opportunities for new products and execute operational strategies to drive financial performance and Best in Class performance!

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Oversight & Dosimetry Services

• Lead the LANDAUER dosimetry lab product lines including OSL TLD and CR39 dosimetry to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Implement and maintain quality control measures aligned with ISO 17025 ANSI IEC and other relevant standards.

• Ensure compliance with radiation safety protocols and data integrity regulations.

• Manage equipment and inventory for analysis and calibration functions.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operations of dosimeter receiving and analysis labs.

• Drive safety quality delivery inventory and productivity metrics using Lean and Fortive Business System principles.

• Coordinate New Product Introductions (NPI) and transitions from engineering to manufacturing.

• Be a change agent in Daily Management to drive results through Safety Quality Deliver Inventory and Productivity

Team Management & Development

• Supervise and develop staff across operational teams.

• Conduct hiring training scheduling and performance evaluations.

• Collaborate with HR on talent development succession planning and organizational growth.

• Provide leadership coverage across shifts and support weekend operations as needed.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• Use Gemba and Lean tools to identify and eliminate defects streamline processes and reduce waste.

• Conduct regular reviews to align with KPIs and improvement projects.

• Manage budgets and provide variance reporting forecasting and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Health Physics Radiation Safety Nuclear Engineering Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years in dosimetry health physics or progressive operations leadership
  • Prior management experience required.
  • Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 calibration/testing labs preferred.

• Skills:
  • Strong leadership organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong data analysis skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office PowerBI SQL and data analysis tools.

• Knowledge:
  • Understanding of radiation measurement dosimetry standards and operational compliance.

Working Hours:

• Standard full-time hours with flexibility to support cross-functional needs and weekend operations as scheduled.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off.