Guardian Energy
Lab Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hankinson, ND, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Science
- Posted
Must have
- & Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in a QA laboratory in a dry-mill ethanol plant
- or related industry required.
- Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs.
- In-depth knowledge of fermentation and distillation as they relate to the ethanol production process.
- Experience with environmental testing and reporting
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Knowledge of general office equipment required.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Skills/Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong basic math skills
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers.
- Ability to maintain good relationships with internal and external customers, use tact and diplomacy, and possess a customer service focus.
- Strong analytical abilities, problem solving skills, negotiation skills, dispute resolution, and ability to overcome obstacles.
- Manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy.
- Ability to anticipate needs and accomplish necessary tasks.
- Strong motivational ability
- Act with honesty and integrity.
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
- Time will be spent in a temperature-controlled office-based environment at the Laboratory office within the plant. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Able to view computer screen for lengths
- PHYSICAL STRENGTH: This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
- All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requi
- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which m
- Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by
Full description
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for managing the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting policies, goals and objectives of the company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
- Manage plant QA/QC program.
- Initiate and implement plant QA/QC program based on GLP (good laboratory practice) and the best practices in the ethanol industry.
- Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies. Initiate re-ordering when necessary.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, including HPLC, IC, GC, and Karl Fischer titrators.
- Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for improving operations or solving process related problems.
- Sample various points in the process and conduct QA/QC tests as required.
- Order Process Chemicals as needed.
- Monitor usage of chemicals used in fermentation to ensure an adequate supply.
- Negotiate prices and terms, when appropriate, to maximize savings.
- Supervise laboratory technicians.
- Ensure that technicians are adequately trained, equipped and motivated, so that the QA/QC program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
- Assist with hiring of laboratory personnel. Perform 1-on-1 meetings, annual reviews and prepare development plans for technicians.
- Assist with conducting employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the process operators.
- Maintain and update SOPs (standard operating procedures) for the QA laboratory. Ensure that technicians and operators are trained on the most recent version of the procedures.
- Monitor plant QA/QC parameters.
- Review the operation of the plant continuously to monitor production and quality, to solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, of key QA/QC variables.
- Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA laboratory are met at all times.
- Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for the QA laboratory; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all laboratory technicians.
- Ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures.
- Maintain environmental control program including testing and reporting as required by regulatory agencies.