Chem Lab Technical Manager

Chem Lab Technical Manager - San Antonio, Texas

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Chem Lab Technical Manager to join our Transportation Technologies team in San Antonio, Texas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Mechanical and Lubricant testing.

Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely.

Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards.

What are we looking for :

Seeking a proactive Technical Manager to lead technical personnel by providing technical guidance and support with ASTM/Industry activity and report validation.

Oversee and support the ISO 17025 Quality Management System (QMS) and database systems (LIMS) in the laboratory.

Develop plans for manpower, productivity, equipment additions, equipment replacements, and customer service.

Interact with customers to answer questions and resolve issues.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives through proficient use of statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, root cause analysis, and action plan implementation.

Ensure compliance with company safety policy and procedures.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Manages staff of chemists/supervisor:
+ Gives priority direction to direct reports.
+ Provides feedback on job performance to direct reports.
+ Coordinates mixed responsibilities between direct reports.


* Provides technical guidance and support to the laboratory:
+ Ensures that all testing is compliant with applicable industry standards.
+ Reviews internal documents for test procedures and updates as necessary.
+ Performs analysis of Process Flow in test areas to continuously improve test efficiency.
+ Provides feedback to the technician supervisor relative to best practices of process flow and the relative needs for personnel based on those best practices.
+ Ultimately responsible for test quality for testing as listed on the Technical Leadership Grid.


* Quality System/Database (LIMS):
+ Ensures that quality system policies and procedures a...