Thermoset Quality Control Supervisor

Essential Job Functions

• Provides daily direction and communication to the Quality Control Technicians including hiring, firing, performance reviews, time off requests, timesheets, training, work assignment and prioritization.
• Thorough understanding and experience with 2-Part RTV systems; specifically Silicone Elastomers and Polyurethanes.
• Performs QC testing for silicone, latex and polyurethane products on a weekly and daily basis.
• Be a backup when other technicians are out.
• Ensure all products meet product specifications.
• Responsible to maintain test specifications in ERP system.
• Responsible to maintain formulas in ERP systems.
• Continue to learn and stay updated on product chemistry and processing.
• Operate and maintain all lab equipment in the laboratories.
• Make lab samples and perform testing for customers.
• Record and maintain all lab work in a lab notebook.
• Interact with production personnel on product batches and production problems.
• Has the capability to learn how to troubleshoot product batches and processes.
• Report quality control status to production on a daily and weekly basis.
• Interact with production and assist with technical support questions and inquiries.
• Ensure laboratory work areas are neat and uncluttered.
• Ensure chemical sample storage racks are maintained.
• Understand hazards of chemicals through company provided training and reading MSDSs and labels.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and following all safety rules.
• Report and address safety concerns immediately to the EHS department.
• Aid in troubleshooting, application development and commercialization.
• Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
• Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Materials or Polymer Science; Chemical Engineering or other related fields.
• 3+ years quality control testing experience with thermosets.
• 2+ years of manager experience.
• Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
• Basic computer experience.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.