Oil Lab Supervisor

About the role

Yancey Bros. Co., established in 1914, serves as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, focusing on providing top-quality sales, parts, and service to its customers.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership, direction, and daily operation of the SOS Fluid Analysis Laboratory.
• Scheduling, staffing, workflow management, laboratory training programs, and ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
• Maintaining Quality Assurance in accordance with ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 standards; ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance; and overseeing the efficient and safe operation of analytical equipment and instrumentation.
• Delivering rapid, accurate test results and maintaining the highest ethical and technical standards.
• Ensuring proper workload scheduling and adequate coverage for hours of operation.
• Training new employees and developing existing employees.
• Maintaining and ensuring accuracy of SOS Services database information.
• Maintaining sample productivity to meet department goals.
• Producing high-quality observation reviews and customer recommendations related to fleet equipment and lubricant trends.
• Promoting best practices for lubrication and fuel storage/handling.
• Providing SOS program orientation and oil analysis training as needed.
• Performing diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance actions on lab instruments as necessary to ensure accuracy data.
• Ensuring Yancey customers have a favorable impression and consistently good experience.
• Absentee support during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of lab experience.
• Experience using LIMS, CAT SOS Services Management, and SOS Services Web program.
• Experience with ISO 9000 or ISO 17025 Quality Assurance principles and practices.
• Familiarity with heavy machinery maintenance principles and in-depth understanding of mechanical detail, design, and equipment repair.
• Thorough knowledge of lubrication applications and maintenance principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of condition management, oil analysis, and lubrication principles.
• Sound understanding of condition monitoring technologies and tools including their applications.
• Background in maintenance systems and processes, with a working knowledge of maintenance practices associated with heavy equipment and lubrication.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong information management abilities.
• Excellent relationship skills (influence, direct, motivate, evaluate), team building techniques, and leadership capabilities that can be applied both internally and externally.
• Strong competencies utilizing MS Office and other web-based and software analytical programs.

Skills

• Familiarity with heavy machinery maintenance principles and in-depth understanding of mechanical detail, design, and equipment repair.
• Thorough knowledge of lubrication applications and maintenance principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of condition management, oil analysis, and lubrication principles.
• Sound understanding of condition monitoring technologies and tools including their applications.
• Background in maintenance systems and processes, with a working knowledge of maintenance practices associated with heavy equipment and lubrication.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong information management abilities.
• Excellent relationship skills (influence, direct, motivate, evaluate), team building techniques, and leadership capabilities that can be applied both internally and externally.
• Strong competencies utilizing MS Office and other web-based and software analytical programs.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Structure
Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
Technician Tool Allowance
401k Plan Strong Company Match
Employee Profit Sharing
Financial Wellness Coaching
Employee Wellness Program
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short & Long Term Disability
Group Life Insurance
Personal Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Career Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Ongoing Training
Advancement Opportunities