Laboratory Supervisor

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and manage the safety of hourly union employees.
• Work effectively within a team environment using clear and effective communication skills.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure timely and accurate results and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits for Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, including IATF 16949 and ISO 17025 accreditation through A2LA.
• Perform timely maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of laboratory, sample preparation, and testing equipment to ensure reliable support for manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain work instructions for laboratory procedures within the area of responsibility.
• Manage inventory of laboratory consumables and equipment spares within budgetary limits.
• Communicate with upstream and downstream operations and external contractors to coordinate work, deliveries, and services.
• Acquire, install, and set up new equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Technical Sciences or Engineering such as Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or applicable laboratory or metals industry management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse and dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Metallurgical Engineering.
• Supervisory experience within a heavy industry unionized environment.
• A2LA training.
• Experience in mechanical testing of metals.
• Experience with microscopy.