Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Under direction, supervises, reviews and participates the overall Textile Laboratory operation on daily basis; ensures work quality, productivity, formula accuracy and consistency of the results; provide training on proper laboratory test procedures and processes; and performs technical and complex tasks relative to assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and develop laboratory operation procedures to improve NEPS and make sure that it meets overall product quality standards.
• Work closely with other textile department managers & technicians and ensure open door policy on communication.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Ensure all laboratory resources are utilized efficiently and accurately to achieve successful laboratory results for the product.
• Train and inform Laboratory Personnel on necessary functions to perform the job.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the sanitation laboratory program and abide by OSHA standards.
• Lead by example to follow OSHA rules, always use proper tools, equipment & PPE for all tasks.
• Provide lab training to employees on proper lab methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Overseas, arranges employee’s time off and follow company policies on disciplinary actions, attendance, property damage, etc.
• Respond and direct procedure in emergency situations (Lockdown, Fire, Reasonable Suspicious, Injury at Work, etc.)
• Report any production or quality issues, unsafe work practices to management immediately.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned by the plant manager.

SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of lab machinery and correlation to production results
• Metric/goal driven – methodical in actions and detail oriented
• Experience supervising/mentoring employees
• Employee must be able to communicate with the planet manager.
• Previous experience in laboratory required.
• Must be able to read blueprints, manuals etc.
• Must be able to follow instructions and learn new techniques.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

BS degree in Textile Technology or Engineering is desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must be able to:

• Bend, Reach, Push, Pull, Stoop.
• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk long distances every day
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Distinguish the level of white color (white, middle yellow, yellow).

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Always wear hearing protection (where applicable).
• Always wear safety glove when using utility knife.
• Always wear dust mask (where applicable)
• Always wear shoes that cover the entire foot, no open toes.
• Always keep hair tied back.
• Always observe good housekeeping by keeping cotton fibers or any foreign materials, debris off of the floor.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work indoor and in the plant, be able to work under the exposure to cotton dust and noise levels.

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