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United Wheels Inc.

Sample Shop Manager

Miamisburg, OH · On-site

High-Quality Samples, Delivered On Time: Prototype and sample builds are accurate, complete, and ready ahead of project milestones and customer line reviews. Design, engineering, and product teams ...

Certified Group

Sample Login Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

JOB SUMMARY Process customer samples ensuring protocols are followed for receipt and handling. Properly notify customers of issues related to samples submitted for testing. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Eurofins

Laboratory Sample Assistant

Barberton, OH · On-site

$17.75/hr

Prepares outgoing shipments of bottle kits and outgoing coolers of samples for delivery to laboratory. * Utilizes Eurofins LIMS system (TALs) to receive bottle orders from project managers and ...

Brightview Health

Laboratory Sample Processor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

We are currently processing approximately 20,000 urine samples per month and counting. The primary responsibility of the Laboratory Accessioner and Data Processor is the checking in and accessioning ...

Eurofins

Sample Accessioner (entry level)

Fairfield, OH · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

They are responsible for opening samples, comparing information, addressing concerns, solving problems, and entering client data correctly into the Laboratory Information System to ensure that every ...

Certified Group

Sample Login Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

JOB SUMMARY Process customer samples ensuring protocols are followed for receipt and handling. Properly notify customers of issues related to samples submitted for testing. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Certified Group

Sample Login Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

JOB SUMMARY Process customer samples ensuring protocols are followed for receipt and handling. Properly notify customers of issues related to samples submitted for testing. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Eurofins

Sample and Receiving Technician

Barberton, OH · On-site

$17.75/hr

Prepares outgoing shipments of bottle kits and outgoing coolers of samples for delivery to laboratory. * Utilizes Eurofins LIMS system (TALs) to receive bottle orders from project managers and ...

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What is the difference between Samples vs Photographers?

AspectSamplesPhotographers
Required CredentialsPortfolio, basic photography skillsPhotography certifications, portfolio
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, online platformsOn-location, studio, events
Industry UsageUsed to showcase work, marketingCapture images, client projects

Samples are examples of work used to demonstrate skills or products, often in a portfolio or online showcase. Photographers are professionals who take photographs, often creating samples as part of their work. While samples are static representations, photographers actively produce images in various settings. Both roles overlap in showcasing visual work, but samples are the end product, whereas photographers are the creators behind the images.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sample Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sample Coordinator, you need organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with inventory or logistics management, often supported by a relevant associate degree or similar experience. Familiarity with inventory tracking systems, shipping software, and tools like Microsoft Excel is typically required. Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills help you effectively coordinate with vendors and internal teams. These abilities ensure accurate tracking, timely delivery, and seamless handling of product samples crucial for business operations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a samples coordinator or sample management role?

Professionals in sample management roles, such as sample coordinators, often face challenges like handling large volumes of physical or digital samples, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation, and meeting tight deadlines for sample requests or product launches. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams—including product development, quality assurance, and logistics—are crucial for timely and error-free sample delivery. Adapting to rapidly changing priorities and maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment are also key aspects of the role.

What are Samples?

In a professional context, 'samples' usually refer to small portions or examples of products, materials, or work provided for evaluation, testing, or demonstration purposes. They are commonly used in industries like manufacturing, retail, science, and marketing to showcase quality, test feasibility, or attract potential buyers before a full commitment is made. Samples help clients and stakeholders make informed decisions by giving them firsthand experience with a product or service. The role of someone working with samples can vary, including preparing, distributing, or analyzing these examples.
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Sample Shop Manager

Sample Shop Manager

United Wheels Inc.

Miamisburg, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Sample Shop Manager
Location: Miamisburg, OH (HQ)
Department: Product Development / Design
Reports To: Director of Design
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Level: M
Travel: Minimal
Summary
The Sample Shop Manager oversees all aspects of prototype fabrication and sample assembly, ensuring high-quality sample builds that support product development and customer line reviews. This role bridges engineering, product design, and production teams, and leads the sample shop team in delivering accurate, on-time prototype work. The ideal candidate has a background in manufacturing operations, mechanical systems, or bicycle assembly, and a strong understanding of workshop management.
Why This Role Matters
Great products start with great prototypes. The sample shop is where Covation Global’s designs become physical, testable bikes — and where customer line reviews and product decisions are won or lost on the quality and timeliness of the builds. The Sample Shop Manager is the leader who makes that happen: high-quality samples delivered on time, a well-run and safe shop, and a team that operates efficiently and resourcefully. Without this role, sample quality and timelines slip and product development loses momentum.
What Success Looks Like (3 Core Outcomes):
  • High-Quality Samples, Delivered On Time: Prototype and sample builds are accurate, complete, and ready ahead of project milestones and customer line reviews. Design, engineering, and product teams can rely on the shop to deliver quality builds when they need them.
  • A Safe, Well-Run Shop: The sample shop is safe, compliant (OSHA and environmental), and well-organized. Tools, fixtures, and inventory are managed tightly, and safety is part of the culture.
  • Efficient, Resourceful Operations: The shop runs within budget and the team continually finds smarter, more sustainable ways to operate — including reclaiming value from end-of-life bikes and parts and reinvesting it in the team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
Sample Shop Management
  • Oversee daily operations of the sample and prototype shop, ensuring equipment readiness and adherence to safety standards.
  • Collaborate with product development, design, and engineering teams to fabricate, modify, and assemble prototype bicycles, frames, and components.
  • Maintain inventory of tools, fixtures, raw materials, and consumables.
  • Manage sample timelines to align with project milestones.
  • Ensure quality control and documentation of all prototype builds.
  • Coordinate with suppliers for special materials, machining, and outsourced fabrication needs.
  • Manage the responsible disposal and recycling of obsolete samples, bikes, and parts — including reclaiming metal scrap value and reinvesting proceeds into team engagement initiatives.
Team Leadership
  • Train and supervise sample shop technicians, assemblers, and other support staff.
  • Assign, prioritize, and delegate tasks to direct reports, balancing workload to meet project deadlines.
  • Coach and develop team members, managing performance and day-to-day direction.
Budgeting amp; Planning
  • Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement an annual budget plan for the sample shop, ensuring effective maintenance and adherence throughout the year.
  • Track expenditures, control costs, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.
  • Support capital planning for new equipment purchases.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes. This role supervises sample shop technicians, assemblers, and support staff — including the Lead Sample Shop Technician — and is responsible for assigning tasks, training, performance, and day-to-day direction.
Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years in workshop, fabrication, or sample shop management — preferably in the cycling, sporting goods, or light manufacturing industry.
  • Experience managing teams.
  • Hands-on mechanical or technical skills (bike assembly, machining, welding, or fabrication experience preferred).
  • Proven analytical and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Competencies
Covation Global’s competencies are grounded in our Core Values (Integrity, Simplicity, Priority, Agility) and Strategic Pillars (Rider Centricity, Collaborative Innovation, Operational Excellence).
  • Integrity: We do what we say. Operates with honesty, transparency, and accountability at every step; honors commitments to partners, riders, and colleagues, and builds trust through consistent, responsible decisions.
  • Simplicity: Complexity is a tax. Delivers clarity, ease, and purposeful design in everything; streamlines processes, removes unnecessary steps, and focuses on what matters most.
  • Priority: Focus on what matters most. Ruthlessly prioritizes the critical few over the trivial many, concentrating energy and resources where they drive the greatest value and outcome.
  • Agility: Speed is precision in motion. Moves with purpose, speed, and adaptability; embraces change, thinks creatively, acts decisively, and responds quickly to shifting needs and market conditions.
  • Rider Centricity: Keeps the rider at the center of decisions. Anticipates needs and works to deliver best-in-class experience, better quality, and better value across every brand and function.
  • Collaborative Innovation: Develops game-changing solutions inspired by the rider, supported by collective research and shared expertise, and validated by business results; challenges the status quo to drive improvement.
  • Operational Excellence: Delivers results with lean, efficient execution. Drives continuous improvement across products, processes, operations, costs, and service, while maximizing value for the organization.
  • ESG amp; Responsible Growth: Supports sustainable innovation, ethical operations, and positive community impact. Finds resourceful ways to reduce waste and reinvest value — such as reclaiming metal scrap from end-of-life bikes and parts to fund team engagement — ensuring growth is achieved responsibly and with integrity to people and the planet.

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