Quality Lab Supervisor Jobs

We are seeking an experienced Quality Lab Supervisor to support a manufacturing facility in Brandon, SD.

This is an onsite role and relocation assistance is approved on a case-by-case basis by the company.

Job Summary:

This will provide general supervision and lab leadership for daily product testing of materials to determine their conformance to established requirements and ensure conformity to ISO and IATF standards as it pertains to the lab function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain required records and retain samples; ensure disposition of old retain samples, ensuring proper disposal of waste streams from the lab.
• Complete and maintain the required quality records and/or documents as directed by the department standard operating procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized working environment including lab benches, retain samples, ovens, benches, lab supplies, equipment, and fume hoods.
• Ensure compliance with all Safety, Health, and Environmental rules, procedures and regulations as it pertains to lab function.
• Performs work flow analysis and recommends improvements.
• Participate in 5S program, basic problem solving (PDCA)
• Identify and report all non-conforming materials (NCMR); coordinate the release of materials.
• Manage test equipment: calibrations, verifications, PMs, and repair of test equipment as needed in-house or using service vendors.
• Identify, lead, and facilitate projects aimed at improving productivity and reduce total supply chain costs. (Example: assess test workload, labor requirements, identify areas of waste, implement efforts to eliminate waste, train lab personnel to improve performance, SAP, document control, records, and retains)
• Frequently provides associated reports and metrics to management.
• Manage the productivity of Lab Technicians performing quality control testing on incoming raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods according to inspection plan and specifications
• Lead and work readily with multi-disciplinary teams to complete projects related to the achievement of established quality improvement objectives.
• Management of personnel to include scheduled work hours, timecards, disciplinary needs, vacation or other time off, and training across all shifts.
• Support for complaint investigations, continuous improvement activities, and non-standard testing protocols.
• Communication of coordinated activities with other functions to provide feedback on schedule impact, status of samples, arrange for high priority items, and any other activities where lab is coordinated with other functions.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Required:

• Knowledgeable in the use of laboratory equipment, instruments, and calibration techniques
• Excellent team working, project management, and organizational skills
• 5 years manufacturing leadershp experience
• Able to lead and work well in a team environment
• Background in materials testing - viscosity testing, melting point testing and general lab testing
• 5-10 years of technical/lab experience
• Experience in Quality Control
• Understanding of TS 16949, ISO 9001, and PPAP requirements with practical application in the aforementioned industry
• Computer proficiency – MS Office, SAP (Quality Module)
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and to manage cross functional teams
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Preferred:

• Analytical and problem solving skills, Six Sigma or statistical experience

Other:

• Willingness to have flexible work hours in order to frequently interface with key contacts in other geographical regions worldwide

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, disability & life insurance
• Vacation/PTO
• Paid parent leave and childcare benefits
• Flexible work policy
• International career opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Performance bonus incentives
• 401k w/matching
• Wellness programs

An equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For more information about Hi-Quality Recruits, please visit https://hiqualityrecruits.com/