Lab Supervisor

Crafco•Chandler, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crafco, Inc. has an opening for a Lab Supervisor at our sealant plant in Chandler, AZ. This position is responsible for operation and supervision of all quality assurance functions for products produced, sold, or inventoried at the plant. Functions include testing of raw materials, testing finished products, reporting of results, monitoring raw material and finished product specification conformance, sampling products for submission to agencies, and making lab experimental mixes as required to keep production in specification. This position offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
Minimum 1 year lab testing experience is required.
Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
Must be proficient with typical office computer operations and programs including e-mail, internet, spread sheets and databases.
Must have good communication skills.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Additional college education is desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain records of raw materials accurately and completely
Assure assigned lab work is carried out correctly in accordance with the quality control manual and in a timely manner.
Perform, coordinate, and supervise, as needed, performance of required raw materials and finished product quality assurance testing and reporting.
Determine quality of produced products and communicate specification conformance and warehouse designations to other departments as required.
Prompt entry of quality control and other testing results obtained into computer databases and files as required.
Prepare reports and issue to other company personnel as required.
Supervision, training, and monitoring of additional technicians as required to assure proper results are obtained.
Sample preparation, verification, coordination, submission, follow up, and communication with agencies to obtain needed product approvals.
Maintain accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of testing performed and reporting.
Performing all functions in accordance with Company Safety requirements.
Assure that lab testing and other equipment is maintained in proper working condition, is calibrated, and is functioning appropriately.
Maintain all lab working areas and space in a neat, clean, organized and safe manner.
Maintaining required data files for test results and reports.
Assist production as needed to assure appropriate product quality is achieved.
Cooperation with employees in other departments regarding performance of assigned duties and other company activities.
Assure that the lab operation is staffed with qualified and trained personnel to perform required functions accurately and on time.
Organization and assignment of functions to supervised employees.
Interviewing, hiring, and training of additional lab employees as needed.
Supervising lab employees, including performance reviews, scheduling personal time, enforcing company personnel and safety policies.
Understanding overall plant operations, and establishing good, positive working relationships with other plant departments and personnel.
Maintain works areas and equipment in a neat, clean and organized manner