Manager of Quality Lab

Overview

Amplify Cell Technologies is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for the commercial vehicle industry. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives our mission to provide reliable and efficient energy solutions. We prioritize the health, safety, and environmental well-being of our employees and the communities we serve.

What You Will Spark At Amplify

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of Quality Lab to join our team. The Manager of Quality Lab will plan, implement and manage all aspects of the needed quality and control labs throughout the plant, ensuring all required standards are met and maintaining high-quality testing protocols for process and final product of battery cells. In the near term, the Manager of Quality Lab will establish the stage gate plan for Quality Control while building lab infrastructure, systems, and a team to support early production and customer needs. This includes defining setup requirements, procuring equipment, developing quality systems and KPIs, and onboarding a values-driven team. Long term, the role will shift to strategic leadership, continuous improvement, regulatory and customer alignment, talent development, and sustaining efficient production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up all quality labs and required quality test equipment to support a high-volume battery cell manufacturing facility.
• Identifying, procuring and commissioning of all required quality testing tools and equipment along with associated calibration equipment.
• Supervise and lead a team of quality technicians and other quality team members required to maintain the various quality testing and inspection labs.
• Train laboratory personnel on lab procedures / work instructions and best practices.
• Schedule staff, order supplies, maintain the health and safety protocols.
• Manage and maintain the laboratory's quality management system (QMS), including documentation control and record keeping.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and specialized software that affects quality results.
• Identify, create and manage all equipment and processes required for the storage and disposal of samples / lab materials.
• Review and approve validation protocols, reports, and test methods.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and address issues and risks.
• Monitor and evaluate quality metrics and performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct audits and inspections to assess practices, procedures, and documentation to assure quality operations.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions; facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Collaborate with other teams to support new product development and validation.
• Provide statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing methods and sampling techniques.
• Provide engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of measuring techniques.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, making recommendations and improvements.

Qualifications

Benefits

Location

Byhalia, MS

Department

Quality Management

Reports To

Director of Quality

Supervisor of Others

Yes

Pay Range

$112,000 - $154,000

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