Job Description

• Manage chemistry Lab.
• Prompt analysis of raw materials
• Partner with manufacturing, purchasing, and quality control to develop new analytical techniques.

Essential Functions

• Develop and refine methods for the routine analysis of raw materials and finished products
• Assume responsibility for the calibration, operation, and maintenance of all laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Develop and maintain a library of certified reference materials when such materials exist; develop a library of secondary reference materials when certified reference materials do not exist
• Implements Management of Change (MOC) and Manufacturing Process Experiments (MPE)
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the lab staff to ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner; communicates and enforces various policies, procedures, and requirements
• Partners with supplier base to develop continual improvement/cost reduction opportunities; develops and maintains various processes related to cost reduction, product development, and continuous improvement

Qualities

• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
• Focuses on Continuous Improvement - Constantly seeks to examine and improve those aspects of TIMET’s business where they have influence. Plans and implements change, seeking feedback on its effectiveness. Willingly offers support where necessary to those other managers who are seeking to improve the performance of their business areas responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills

Education and Experience

• A Bachelors degree (preferably in Chemistry, physical science or engineering) from a college or university; Combination of education and experience preferred
• Previous work experience in Special Metals
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in analytical spectrochemical methods for metals
• Understanding and knowledge of analytical chemistry and quality systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications