QC Lab Supervisor-Manufacturing
BGF Industries, Inc · Altavista, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
About the Role
Work for a respected leader in technical textiles and advanced material solutions. Collaborate with experienced textile professionals across multiple manufacturing facilities. Be part of a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization.
Responsibilities
- Meet with Quality Control Manager, as needed, to communicate on Safety, Quality, Production, Production Scheduling, and Equipment requirements.
- Maintain assigned areas of responsibility in a clean, neat, orderly manner to reflect a safe and healthful work environment.
- Maintain QC Lab and Calibration systems to ensure product meets Customer’s and BGF’s Requirements.
- Communicate Quality performance to manufacturing areas to aid in corrective action and continuous improvement.
- Lead and assist in quality problem investigations, resolutions, and dispositions.
- Walk area of responsibility to determine corrective actions related to employee assignments, safety, quality, training, or communication.
- Communicate with customers as needed on quality-related issues.
- Travel to customers or vendors as needed for quality-related issues.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and update all laboratory equipment.
- Manage lab supplies as needed.
- Manage supporting work and projects from Process Engineers.
- Monitor data trends in chemicals, yarn, and fabric properties and report concerns to applicable departments.
- Monitor performance of lab data to specifications and initiate changes as applicable.
- Perform appropriate written documentation related to attendance, job performance, training, or employee issues.
- Perform computer operations as required.
- Perform any other assignments as directed by the Quality Control Manager.
Environmental/Safety Risk Requirements
- Exposure to fiberglass, fly, dust, finishing fumes, or other chemicals.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required, based on job assignment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- BS Degree in Textile Chemistry, Chemical, or related Engineering preferred.
- One year of supervisory experience required.