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We are hiring a Senior Leader, Quality (Quality Lab Manager) for our facility located in Richland, Washington. This is a day shift position that typically works 8 hours. Relocation assistance is available. The primary purpose of this job is to lead the day-to-day operation of the production laboratory and manage interactions with all Specialty Materials (SM) laboratories and outside laboratories to complete required testing and achieve forecasted ship dates.
- Direct the technical aspects of laboratory testing.
- Manage and lead the team of ~6 lab techs.
- Lead the quality system and have knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management system requirements.
- Ensure that our business processes are in alignment with ATI Specialty Materials goals and remain within the operating budget.
- Conduct periodic reviews of capital and human resource needs to meet the company's Business Plan.
- Responsible for complying with customer specification requirements and responding to customer and internal audits.
In order to become successful and provide immediate impact in this role, the ideal candidate will possess a strong set of skills and abilities.
Key Skills:
- Analytical & Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Communication: Effective interpersonal, leadership, and both written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail, along with strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
Key Abilities:
- Business Insight: Connect business, technical, and quality aspects of the laboratory and understand their impact on downstream operations and the overall business plan.
- Project Leadership: Lead projects aimed at enhancing laboratory safety, capability, and reliability.
- Mentorship: Mentor and develop subordinates, fostering their professional growth.
- Project Management: Successfully balance multiple projects at various stages with limited supervision in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Problem Resolution: Analyze and resolve complex problems effectively and timely through the implementation of long-term solutions.
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Effectively negotiate and resolve conflicts.
- Relationship Building: Build constructive and effective relationships throughout the organization.
- Successfully balance multiple projects at various stages with limited supervision in a fast-paced, competitive environment
- Analyze and resolve difficult problems effectively and timely thru the implementation of long-term solutions.
- Effectively negotiate and resolve conflict
- Build constructive and effective relationships throughout the organization
Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):
- Develop, implement, & manage:
- A set of performance metrics for analytics and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- A continuous improvement plan addressing cost reductions, technical innovations, and customer improvement focus.
- A dynamic business plan that is in alignment with ATISM's business plan.
- A set of business processes that ensure compliance to internal, customer, and third-party accreditation requirements.
- Personnel development plans.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience of 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in manufacturing quality and quality management systems.
- Must have knowledge and working experience in ISO9001 at minimum. Aerospace standards knowledge preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, or related Sciences
- Production laboratory experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience with Lean Principles in a manufacturing environment
(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)
Total Rewards
ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:
- A top 401K plan, including company match
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
- 15- 20 days of paid vacation time based on work experience, along with 11 paid holidays
- Performance bonus
- Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Annual Salary: $76,900 -$122,900
*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
*Due to the nature of its operations, including certain federal government contracts, ATI Specialty Alloys & Components must track -- and in some cases limit employment opportunity based on -- citizenship or immigration status.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.