Pilot Lab Supervisor at Daramic, LLC in Owensboro, Kentucky

Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.





Job Description:

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.



We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Daramic where we develop and manufacture advanced lead-acid battery separators that are driving innovation in transportation and industrial applications with cars, trucks, forklifts, and golf carts as well as ESS.



Company:

Daramic, LLC



Job Description:




Pilot Lab Supervisor


Daramic - Owensboro, KY




About Us



For over 85 years, Daramic, LLC has led the way in developing new and innovative technology for the lead acid battery market. With headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA- Daramic supplies high-performance polyethylene and phenolic resin battery separators to the lead acid battery industry. Daramic is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors.



Reporting Relationships




Report to: Global Lab Operations Manager



Supervises: Pilot Lab Technicians



About the Role



The Pilot lab supervisor will lead the lab technicians to ensure safe and effective production of separator materials, prototypes, and products for lead acid batteries to meet new product, material and technology development goals



Daramic's Values & Quality




ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND Safety:




ISO 14001 Environmental Management System / employee responsibilities



We take ownership in creating a safe and healthy. Working environment for our employees and our community.



Excellence:



We strive to exceed expectations. We are creative and innovative by adding value through unity and synergy.



Partnership:



We actively create an environment that is transparent and sincere. We work collaboratively to build consensus and resolve conflicts in the achievement of common goals. We truly appreciate the uniqueness of each and every individual.



Quality:




ISO 9001
Management system / employee responsibility:



Adequately provide resources for all assigned processes and procedures to fulfill requirements. Awareness of expectations is demonstrated in all relevant levels of the organization. Reporting on the operation (audits & inspections) nonconformity and performance of the QMS (business meetings, KPI reviews, etc.)



Required Skills/Abilities




Communications: Able to interact directly with Daramic teams, outside testing facilities or vendors to


meet project requirements.


Languages: English


Skills: General familiarity with Battery separators, general familiarity with polymer extrusion, extraction, and finishing. Leadership, Computer skills for data analysis



Expectations





  • Ensure high quality production of battery separator and other membranes for lab testing and customer prototypes

  • Schedule and maintain pilot lab projects and ensure communication to key stakeholders

  • Analyzing, maintaining, and compiling data in a meaningful way with timely report out to project managers

  • Writing and keeping up to date standard operating procedures and train others on the procedures and protocols

  • Confers with pilot, analytical and energy lab personnel and product development engineers and managers to understand problems and testing requirements.

  • Perform troubleshooting of pilot equipment to determine and fix errors if/when they happen.

  • Examines separator products for conformance with product specification

  • May recommend changes in test methods or equipment for review.

  • Coordinates testing and workflow to meet project needs.



Leadership


Training, development, assessment and coaching of pilot lab technicians


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Working Conditions



General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 30% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard equipment available. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount to force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.



Candidate Requirements




Education: Associates Degree. Bachelor Degree preferred



Professional experience: 3 - 5 years lab experience, with 1-2 years supervision experience


As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.
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