Lab Manager Jobs in Denton, TX (NOW HIRING)

Supervise laboratory activities including scheduling of personnel and equipment, tracking performance metrics according to plan, and resolving issues as needed. Provide testing and evaluation of commercial and residential doors, Operators, and other Access devices and integrated door/operator systems. Company travel up to 10% may be required at times.

• Minimum of associate’s degree from an accredited university, electronics and mechanical experience, trade school graduate or equivalent military experience. 

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment in a product testing, verification, or calibration role.  Experience working in an ISO certified environment a plus. 
• Expert knowledge in specification and setup of various test equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working with automated test systems. Software programming experience a plus. 
• Proven self-starter with analytical and problem-solving ability with willingness to learn new skills and train team members where needed.
• Strong focus on working in a team environment or as individual with excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills and organizational ability.  
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet applications (Webex, Zoom).

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Must use appropriate PPE (shoes, eye protection) daily. 

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

© 2021 OHD & Genie Corporation. OHD & Genie and the Ribbon logo are trademarks of OHD & Genie Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their rightful owners. Consistent with our policy of continuing product improvements, we reserve the right to change any product specification without notice or obligations.

• Supervise personnel as needed to complete assigned tasks and resolve conflicts as needed. 
• Create schedule and manage workflow of day-to-day lab activities. 
• Aligning resources according to project deadlines. 
• Communicate status of projects, resource conflicts, and schedule risks. 
• Identify and resolve resource conflicts that pose risk to project schedules. 
• Track metrics related to performance according to schedule and technical requirements.
• Identify, manage and prevent personnel and technical issues. 
• Create and execute training plans with lab personnel as needed. 
• Work with the lab manager to evaluate and improve performance of the lab and its personnel. 
• Perform testing of commercial and residential products.
• Prepare and submit test reports and maintain documentation of the assigned tasks.
• Perform qualification testing for governing industry standards and third-party agency listings (UL, DASMA, etc).
• Maintain test equipment operability, functionality, and housekeeping of work areas.
• Fabricate and install mounting fixtures required for test execution.
• Practice and enforce safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.

The Overhead Door Corporation is a strong and vibrant company! We have successfully grown our sales performance both organically and through acquisition, and our balance sheet is strong. We have a great pipeline opportunity that is supported with a formal development program designed to prepare the right candidate for future growth and additional responsibilities.

Overhead Door Corporation is a leading manufacturer of doors and openers for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lewisville, Texas.

Overhead Door Corporation has five divisions: Access Systems Division (ASD), which features the Overhead Door and Wayne Dalton garage door brands; The Genie Company, manufacturer of remote-controlled garage door opening systems; Horton Automatics, a manufacturer of automatic entrance systems; TODCO, the largest producer of truck doors for the transportation industry and Installed Services Division (ISD) which features two service and install brands: Creative Door Services in Western Canada and NationServe in the United States.

What does Overhead Door have to offer?
At The Overhead Door Corporation, we recognize people as the core of our strength. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including medical, dental and life insurance. Employees also enjoy the freedom of optional benefits suited to their needs and lifestyles, so they take home benefits that are customized for them.
• Health and Dental – 2 options
• 401K Match
• Profit Sharing
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• Education Assistance
• Employee Purchase Program

Overhead Door Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of talented people who make things happen - a powerful and diverse team that includes women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.