Metrology Lab Manager (Sign-On) - Military veterans preferred

Title:

Metrology Lab Manager (Sign-On)

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Our people make the world a more productive, efficient and fascinating place. And that’s only the beginning.

Note: Potential Sign On Bonus may be offered to qualified candidate

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Responsible for the overall management of the Metrology Lab operations including integration and coordination of laboratory personnel and associate workloads.
• Establishes laboratory objectives, work plans, schedules, and ensures resources are available for completion of established operational goals and assignments. Works with program leadership in developing budgets, cost/benefits analysis, etc.
• Oversees activities of subordinates, ensures a productive work environment while department objectives are completed in accordance with quality standards, time and budget constraints.
• Advises staff on operational projects and tasks.
• Provides guidance and overall management of resource development and process improvements.
• Evaluates and implements changes in work procedures in assigned areas.
• Recommends candidates for employment.
• Completes performance evaluations, recommends promotions, interprets and applies organization policies, and monitors & resolves employee situations.
• Develops and trains subordinates as needed.
• Enhances communications by facilitating team meetings, and participating in Metrology program, and customer meetings.
• Position is guided by laboratory and program level objectives, and works under guidance of regional and program management.
• Provides direction to laboratory staff and assists with the implementation of department and company initiatives.
• Develops and/or manages local continuous improvements projects.
• Decisions may have a major impact on the overall success of the day to day operations.
• Provides frequent customer interaction on operational issues.
• Applies wide application of theories, principles and concepts to operational planning.
• May perform higher level program tasks associated with an individual contributor role.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical or management discipline with 8 years of experience specific to operational needs. In lieu of degree, appropriate experience in Metrology with increasing roles and responsibilities may be considered
• PMEL trained or equivalent highly preferred.
• Leadership skills, ability to counsel, coach, develop, and motivate staff of professionals.
• Team building and facilitation skills.
• Solid communication/presentation skills.
• Exhibits full use of standard theories, principles, concepts and techniques in metrology disciplines.
• Knowledge of advanced aspects of technical specialties in assigned area(s) of responsibilities.
• Experienced in ISO17025 calibration environment a plus
• U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and solutions across the asset and program life cycle within the government services and technology sectors. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. ?

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