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Quality Laboratory Manager Jobs in Kaunas, Kaunas, Lithuania at Axioma Metering
Title: Quality Laboratory Manager
Company: Axioma Metering
Location: Kaunas, Kaunas, Lithuania
We are looking for a responsible, proactive, and results-oriented laboratory manager who will ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory, oversee the ISO 17025 quality management system, and coordinate the team’s activities.
You will be responsible for the following projects:
- You will organize and coordinate the laboratory’s daily operations;
- You will lead the laboratory staff, plan tasks, and ensure they are carried out to a high standard;
- You will ensure that the laboratory’s operations comply with applicable laws, standards, and internal procedures;
- You will implement, maintain, and improve the quality management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and other applicable standards;
- You will plan the maintenance, calibration, and metrological control of laboratory equipment;
- You will analyze test results and performance indicators and initiate process improvement solutions;
- You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, accreditation bodies, and other partners;
- You will prepare internal documentation, procedures, and reports, and participate in internal and external audits;
- You will manage the laboratory’s budget, resources, and investment planning;
- You will ensure compliance with employee safety, environmental protection, and quality requirements.
We offer a hybrid work model (2 days per week from home).
Why is it good to be a member of our team?
- We believe in our values: #I care, #I trust, #I create value for the client;
- We are active in the global market of water and heat meters;
- We have additional benefits for employees (annual bonuses, health insurance, training and learning budget, major annual events, gifts for various occasions, a day off on your birthday, rest areas with coffee and games);
- We have the hybrid work model and the Workation option, i.e. we can work from abroad (up to 3 months);
- Further career opportunities depend only on ourselves. Every 10th employee makes an internal career during the year;
- Each of us has the freedom to contribute to the improvement of processes, experiment, initiate and implement new ideas by applying our know-how;
- We are open with our managers, we raise and solve problems together, we improve our operations, and we celebrate victories together;
- We are a young, ambitious, fast-growing company where you will always have exciting challenges and the taste of victory.
We hope that you:
- Have a degree in chemistry, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, metrology, or another related field;
- Have at least 3 years of work experience in a laboratory; at least 2 of those years in a managerial role would be an advantage;
- Have a good understanding of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems;
- Have experience preparing laboratory documentation and participating in accreditation processes;
- Are a leader capable of motivating a team, solving problems, and ensuring high-quality work;
- Are able to analyze data, make decisions, and plan work effectively;
- Are highly proficient in MS Office programs;
- Have a good command of both spoken and written Lithuanian and English.
Salary
From 3000 to 3750 €/month gross
Salary depends on your competencies and is negotiable.
