Laboratory Supervisor - La Porte VCM

Essential Functions

• Maintain safety in the lab operations including conducting monthly safety meetings and by participating and promoting participation in safety programs such as Job Observations and Near Miss Reports.
• Execute administrative responsibilities for all lab functions including supervision, scheduling, staffing, training, and development of personnel, budget formulation, cost controls, equipment & supplies procurement, and maintenance for facilities & equipment.
• Perform laboratory responsibilities to support the Day Lab Analysts as-needed.
• Direct the routine operation of the La Porte VCM Plant laboratory.
• Participate in customer audits and surveys.
• Approve and issue test methods to be used in routine work.
• Coordinate development of operator test methods and provide supplies and training for the operator test methods at the La Porte VCM Plant and the Deer Park VCM Plant.
• Provide analytical support to operations, process engineering, and other plant functional groups at the La Porte VCM Plant and the Deer Park VCM Plant.
• Investigate customer complaints.
• Maintain a Quality Assurance program for the lab.
• Evaluate new equipment and methods to improve lab performance and efficiency.
• Maintain an efficient laboratory data management system including core user responsibilities for SAP.
• Recommend changes in product specifications as appropriate.
• Direct the creation of Certificate of Analysis for product shipments.
• Ensure all sampling, analysis and quality control requirements are met to satisfy EPA, TCEQ, and other regulatory as well as certifying agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or related field (biology, physics, computer science, zoology); or successfully completed a laboratory technician training program at a community college or technical school (equal to a two-year associate degree).
• 5 years of industrial lab experience.
• Thorough understanding of Quality Control Laboratory operations.
• Understanding of laboratory analytical methods, instrumentation, and functions with the ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Wet Lab Chemistry Knowledge: Basics – moisture, pH, Specific Gravity, Total Solids and other lab equipment and procedures.
• Strong experience using a LIMS.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to lead a team and also work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Valid Driver's License with the ability to drive between manufacturing sites.
• Must have a TWIC card prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
• More than 5 years of industrial lab experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Sample Manager client, application, database and proprietary Sample Manager programming language, "VGL".