.Senior Manager, Test Lab page is loaded## Senior Manager, Test Lablocations: Dublin-Dublin-Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: WD30265815## What will you doThis position is responsible for managing test lab operations at the new EU Center of Excellence (CoE) in Dublin. The operation will consist of multiple test stands serving cooling and heating needs for Data Center, Mission Critical, and Decarbonization markets. When commissioned, the Test Labs will employ up to 20 operators, technicians, and test engineers.## How you will do it* Source and develop workforce for new lab, ensuring technicians and engineers hold all required EU certifications (e.g., F-gas, electrical safety).* Oversee and lead project to specify, design, construct, and commission the new lab.* Lead & manage CoE test lab operations.* Manage daily test lab operation balancing customer needs with resource availability.* Collaborate with customers to ensure testing quality and on‐time delivery.* Manage operational and capital budgets for the lab.* Work cross‐functionally with test labs globally (York, US; Wuxi, China) to share best practices.* Manage operational metrics to assure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.* Create and expand automation opportunities to increase utilization and efficiency.* Lead standardization of equipment and practices across test labs.* Represent the business in union contract negotiations.* Implement operator cross‐training and flexible resource planning.* Apply Lean principles and structured problem‐solving (e.g., A3, 8D) to drive continuous improvement.* Ensure compliance with EU regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.* Maintain strong coordination with Product Development, Advanced Technology, PMO, and Sales Engineering teams.## What we look for* 10–15 years’ experience supervising test lab or manufacturing operations.* Direct experience with chillers or HVAC products preferred.* Knowledge of Data Center cooling technology testing is a strong plus.* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience desired.* Strong understanding of Lean, structured problem‐solving, and KPI tracking.* Well organized with ability to manage competing priorities.* Experience building and leading teams.* Excellent people skills and ability to work in matrixed, multicultural environment.* Demonstrated ability to manage senior‐level business relationships.* Strong oral and written English skills.* Proficiency with MS Office tools.* Ability to travel up to 15%.## #AVRIL**#LI-Onsite**Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.
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