Job Description

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in laboratory production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. This job will make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory production areas and develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Teledyne may, at its discretion modify or add further duties not currently listed in the general job description. Assignments tend to be of moderate complexity, diversification or expense. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Normally does not receive instructions on routine work, detailed instructions provided on new projects or assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (other duties may be assigned):

• Coordinate workflow activities between all laboratory sections.
  • Supervise and assign duties for Process Specialist(s), Separations, Loading and Measurements Technician(s) as required.

• Data Production and Reports
  • Supervise or prepare, QC and transmit both legacy and IFM measurement sample reports for AFTAC headquarters.
  • Oversee or perform QC and research for sample information request and report results to AFTAC.
  • Produce ad hoc reports and database queries as required.

• Manage and maintain GM tube supply.
  • Tube receipt, warranty repair, calibration schedule and tube maintenance.
  • Supervise and track/analyze bias in GM tubes and counting channels.

• Laboratory Documentation
  • Develop, revise, review and validate laboratory procedures.

• Procurement
  • Supervise or perform procurement activities, (Reqs, PO’s and contracts)
  • Track LN2 consumption.

• Equipment
  • Ensure PMR and calibration schedules are established and followed.
  • Monitor GM-tube performance.
  • Maintain adequate compressed gas cylinder inventory.
  • Coordinate the troubleshooting and maintenance of AFTAC laboratory equipment.

• Manage Production Laboratory Personnel
  • Manage your own personal actions and distinguish those from one needed to be delegated.
  • Delegate assignments appropriately.
  • Develop career progressions for your team.
  • Perform employee Timesheet approval.

• Manage Laboratory Training
  • Program Documentation
  • Training Records
  • Tasks Evaluations
  • Quarterly Records Review

• Ensure good laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ensure End-of-Day Safety/Security procedures are performed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job provides general supervision to a functional area which may include supervision of exempt and non-exempt personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include providing leadership to employees, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management – Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related positions and 0-2 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret various business documents, technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and response to questions before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a general knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP Software.

Position may require one or more of the following (Site/CBU Specific):

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Hazardous Material Transportation
• Offsite transportation environmental control manager
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
• Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately _+/-10__%

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​