Quality Laboratory Supervisor

About the role

We're looking for a Quality Laboratory Supervisor to join our Covington, VA site. In this role, you'll lead a skilled laboratory team, influence manufacturing performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact our business and customers. You'll be joining a team that values safety, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your leadership capabilities, and help shape the future of our quality and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of laboratory professionals in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.
• Guide daily laboratory operations to deliver accurate and timely results that support production and customer needs.
• Champion quality systems and best practices while helping maintain compliance with established standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate issues, solve problems, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Use data, testing results, and statistical tools to identify opportunities for improvement and drive operational excellence.
• Support the advancement of laboratory capabilities through process improvements, new technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A background in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in laboratory, manufacturing, or quality-focused environments.
• The ability to lead, influence, and develop others while building strong working relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of quality systems, laboratory testing methods, and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

• Experience leading teams or projects.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC, MSA, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Experience with systems such as SAP, Proficy, Minitab, Power BI, Ignition, or similar platforms.