The Senior Lab Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across Zeis Textile Extension's pilot-scale textile manufacturing, testing and prototyping laboratories. This role oversees laboratory managers and supports the continued growth, modernization, and utilization of ZTE's facilities to serve industry, research, workforce development and innovation needs. Working closely with the Zeis Director, Wilson faculty and staff as well as industry partners, the Senior Lab Manager helps positionZTEas a nationally recognized resource for applied textile innovation, technical problem solving, pilot-scale manufacturing, and workforce training. The role is responsible for advancing operational excellence, equipment strategy, laboratory safety, client engagement and business development across the organization's technical service portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering or related fields preferred; technical degrees in related areas will be considered.
Other Required Qualifications - 10+ years in manufacturing or operations leadership roles managing teams and project deliverables. Deep textiles production and manufacturing operations expertise. Proven experience in pilot or full production textile manufacturing environments. Demonstrated success in strengthening production systems through strong execution and continuous improvement. Experience scaling manufacturing operations, including onboarding new technologies, equipment, and product families. Demonstrated ability to work effectively across industry, academic, and research stakeholders. Strong cross-cultural leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities. Specialized knowledge of all lab capabilities withinZTE. Ability to manage simultaneous projects while ensuring customer/client satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications - Proven experience leading or managing an entire manufacturing site or pilot/prototyping facility (Site Director, Plant Manager, or equivalent). Experience working in pilot-scale manufacturing, applied research, extension, or technical service environments preferred. Experience in regulated environments (e.g.CGMP). Knowledge and skills associated with academic instruction. Previous experience in collaborating on student and faculty projects.
Required License(s) or Certification(s) - N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required - Yes
Commercial Driver's License required - No
Senior Lab Manager • Raleigh, NC, United States
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