Associate Manager, Performance Lab

Associate Lab ManagerLocation: 6220 Duquesne Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30336Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America)The Associate Lab Manager will support the Lab Manager in building goals and objectives for the Altium Engineering and Design Center Laboratory, and providing leadership to laboratory staff. They will develop increasing competency as a technical resource for sales, operations, commercialization, and quality teams when necessary. Under Lab manager guidance, responsible for developing and overseeing lab procedures and practices, and ensure Lab processes are documented and capable of achieving appropriate certifications.Essential Functions - Roles/ResponsibilitiesLeadershipSet goals and objectives for the Altium Performance Laboratory and staffSupervise and direct lab technicians to provide reliable analysisEnsure the laboratory follows Altium's safety programProvide leadership to direct reports in accordance with company guiding principlesTechnicalServe as technical resource for Sales, Operations, Commercialization and Quality teamsIdentify material science innovations and recommend material application strategies for the businessServe as the in-house expert to provide materials-related support for all developmental projectsProvide a technical assessment of new product opportunities and recommend solution or approach to overcome or avoid technical barriers to commercial success.Make recommendations regarding when FEA and other techniques should be applied to particular designs in the developmental stages, to prevent technical issues with commercializationIdentify opportunities for our customers and Altium value creation in product lifecycle and contribute ideation and innovation in various settings.Drive quantifiable incremental margin resulting from material and technical solutions with individual products.Assess existing product lines to recommend performance or margin improvements based on material changesAnalyze package physical properties, raw materials, and performanceDraw conclusions from data and present those effectively to technical and non-technical audiences to make effective decisionsProvide technical solutions to production and design problemsProvide studies and technical documents to certify material and product functionality in supply chain and life cycleProduct Stewardship and Laboratory RoutinesDevelop and maintain lab practices and procedures that conform to industry and regulatory standardsLead and manage appropriate laboratory certificationsEnsure the laboratory delivers high quality test reportsPerform laboratory testsKeep records and documentation on tests, materials, and products organized and accessibleDetermine laboratory tests to outsource and manage 3rd party laboratoriesAchieve and maintain appropriate capabilities and certification for in-house lab functionsConfirm product and material suitability for customer product applicationReasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.Required Education and ExperienceBachelors degree in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or related field2+ years experience in a lab environment in packaging manufacturing or related industryExcellent analytical skillsPrior supervisory experienceExperience in plastics manufacturingAltium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.Our Guiding PrinciplesAct with Integrity & in ComplianceDrive Value CreationBe Disciplined EntrepreneursFocus on the CustomerAct with HumilityTreat others with Dignity and RespectSeeking Fulfillment in your WorkWe Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People!We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!