At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

EVRAZ North America is hiring a Laboratory Manager for our Portland, Oregon facility. In this position a successful candidate will direct the lab personnel to prepare steel samples for mechanical testing, and complete that testing in a manner that meets our customers’ needs while ensuring employee safety and maximizing productivity. This position reports to the Senior Director, Technical Services.

• Lead lab personnel in the preparation of steel samples for mechanical testing in accordance with customer requirements




• Maintain and utilize the lab facility space in an efficient manner to ensure the most efficient usage of machining equipment




• Ensure testing is compliant with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), ABS, American Petroleum Institute (API), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and customer specifications




• Coordinate both planned preventive maintenance as well as corrective maintenance to maintain full production




• Maintain a safe work environment by utilizing inspections, safety contacts, and providing/attending regular meetings to ensure safe working conditions




• Utilize effective controls to ensure accomplishment of the Technical Services Department’s objectives as they relate to quality and workmanship




• Lead by participation and model and train lab personnel in best practices in both sample preparation and testing




• Create, prepare, review and distribute facility reports on sample processing and performing independent analyses of demand, throughput, cycle time, machine utilization, and machine uptime to optimize and improve test lab performance




• Keep management informed of all issues affecting laboratory testing

Requirements

• Minimum of five years supervisory experience, preferred




• Experience in mechanical testing laboratory environments or experience in high volume machining shops with a focus on processing of steel parts




• Experience with Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machining equipment and software




• Computer literate and versed in the use of Excel, Minitab, Stat Graphics or other data analysis software tools




• Solid math skills




• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills




• Familiar with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) quality standards




• Ability to learn, lead and direct a crew of production employees




• Ability to work effectively with other departments




• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing tools and concepts to continuously reduce waste.




• Strong leadership/supervisory skills with the proven ability to motivate and guide a team in the accomplishment of key performance indicators




• Ensuring the teams put safety first, creating a proactive culture with regards to eliminating potential hazards




• Ability to work in an environment with fluctuations in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust and noise




• Solid understanding of material/process flow, cycle times, bottlenecks and quick changeovers




• Must be able to problem solve and collaborate in a team environment




• Must be able to identify the root cause of problems and implement solutions in a timely manner

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities


• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost


• Short and long term disability programs


• Competitive retirement plans


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options


• Paid vacations and 10 paid holiday days per year


• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company


• Tuition reimbursement


• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@evrazna.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!