Gage Lab Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inspection routines across the facility to ensure the proper condition and functionality of gauging and measuring instruments.
• Manage the availability and control of gauging instruments required for Production operations, to include planning, purchasing, and receiving of instruments and services.
• Maintain and monitor calibration schedules to ensure compliance with defined calibration frequencies.
• Cookordination and management of Work Orders related to instrument verification and calibration activities using electronic systems.
• Ensure all internal verification and calibration processes are executed in accordance with the established procedures and standards.
• Ensure that weekly and monthly calibration status and due date reports are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Control and maintain inspection records for molds and casts from threading lines, ensuring proper storage and traceability.
• Ensure training and guidance to personnel is provided on Gage Lab procedures, equipment handling and best practices.
• Oversee the Coupling Receiving Inspection process followed by established procedure.
• Manage the calibration of Buck-on units in accordance with operational standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the Gage Lab.
• Lead and manage Safety Risk Assessment related to Gage Lab operations.
• Actively support and participate in company programs, including Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental initiatives.

Experience, Skills, And Knowledge

• Leadership: Knowledge of calibration standards and metrology practices, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to read and clarify technical specifications and drawings, understanding of quality systems, traceability, and calibration control requirements.
• Computer skills: Basics of Excel, Word, Adobe; Smart Sheets and Outlook, and the ability to learn new applications.
• Data generation: Completion and generation of Fabriq, SAP, Gage Track.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Experience: Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment preferred.

Education, Training, And Certifications

• Education: Degree, Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Certifications: Calibration experience / certification, Gagemaker / Mitutoyo certification, Quality Control Inspector preferred.

Critical Competencies & Capabilities

• Ability to follow instructions, Teamwork, Adaptability, Accountability, Reliability, Dependability, Initiative, Safety Awareness, Technical knowledge in ASTM or ISO standards for calibration.
• Physical abilities: Ability to lift, move and transport gauging equipment and samples within the facility, ability to safely operate or work around material handling equipment and overhead cranes.

Safety and Working Conditions

• Keep equipment and working area clean for the purpose of safety, appearance, and operating efficiency.
• Place equipment, tooling, and gauging in the proper location at the end of the shift or completion of the job task.
• Clean up the work area at the end of the shift and/or during the shift as required.
• Observe safety rules and wear required safety equipment while on the job.
• Always follow what is known to be safe practice, safety rules.
• Participate on the Safety Programs: Risk Assessments, reporting of UA/ UC.