Sr Manager, Testing Services

Job Description:

Sr. Manager, Testing Services

Huntsman is seeking a Sr. Manager, Testing Services supporting the Corporate Division located in HATC, The Woodlands, TX. This position will report to the VP R&D/Woodlands Operations.

Job Scope

This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the HATC Testing Services group, directing all efforts to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient operations of all HATC Testing Services activities. This group resides within the HATC Shared Services function and provides a wide range of Analytical and Physical/Mechanical testing services for all divisional technology groups located at HATC, as well as for select other groups at other Huntsman locations. The position provides leadership to drive continuous improvements that ensures the group is able to meet all current and future challenges.

In summary, as the Sr. Manager, Testing Services, you will:

• Ensure safe, effective, and efficient operation of HATC Analytical and Physical/Mechanical Testing Laboratories

• Manage complex work demands and competing priorities to ensure all needs are met for business units served

• Establish and maintain relationships with divisional technology group leaders to ensure current needs are met and to identify future requirements

• Lead efforts to identify and implement improvements to testing laboratory services, equipment, and procedures

• Ensure systems are in place to generate laboratory data to the highest possible quality standards

• Develop, track, and control departmental expense and capital budgets for Testing Services activities

• Maintain and communicate key metrics for HATC Testing Services activities

• Assist other employees in the accomplishment of Huntsman company goals

• Participate in and complete company-required training programs

• Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Material Science

• 10+ years of related experience

• Experience in chemical technology laboratory and personnel management

Skills and Knowledge

• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment

• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is required

• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Chemistry or Material Science

• 10+ years of specific experience

• Experience in chemical technology laboratory and personnel management, including Testing

• Experience with LABWORKS is highly desirable

• Experience developing and managing department budgets is highly desirable

• Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems is desirable

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