Textile_Lab Manager
Core
Manage functional laboratory operations for textile, footwear, and garment testing, ensuring safety, efficiency, and standardized practices.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Manager (Textile/Functional Testing)
Builds
Functional and comfort test services for clients in the textile supply chain
Domain
Textile industry / Functional testing / Quality assurance
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, SOP development and compliance, staff recruitment and training, R&D project leadership, ISO 17025 quality management, proficiency testing program management, cost control and KPI tracking, technical protocol development
Preferred skills
VILAS approved signatory experience, knowledge of footwear and handbag testing, experience with international regulatory authorities and auditors, technical paper publication
Technologies
Lab equipment for textile/footwear/garment testing, ISO 17025 systems, VILAS framework
Responsibilities
Supervise laboratory operations and maintain equipment performance, develop workflows and ensure technician compliance with SOPs, implement new testing methods and procedures, lead R&D and continuous improvement projects, manage laboratory staff including recruitment and training, control direct costs and achieve productivity targets, support client activities and provide technical advice, participate in international R&D collaborations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight