Lab Supervisor

Valence•Camden, AR

24d

About The Position

The Lab Supervisor provides general oversight and support for the laboratory and its technicians. The role oversees adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures, manages inventories of bulk and reagent chemicals, and directs the preparation, storage, and use of controlled materials. It evaluates testing supplies and materials and provides purchasing with correct ordering directions. The supervisor maintains accurate testing records and prepares timely data summaries; troubleshoots instruments, equipment, and production processes; and performs routine analytical and physical process-control testing, including evaluation of external test reports. The role leads laboratory continuous-improvement initiatives and internal auditing, participates in NADCAP, AS9100, and individual customer surveillance audits, and recommends equipment or method upgrades to improve productivity and capacity. It monitors and implements corrective actions, participates in new-process implementation and customer specification reviews, and communicates with vendors, laboratories, and customers to clarify requirements and resolve issues. The supervisor motivates, coaches, and develops department employees and performs other duties assigned by management. The position requires frequent speaking, standing, and walking, and occasional grasping, reaching, and bending. The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds or less, wear safety glasses as PPE, and use the senses of sound, touch, and sight. Shop conditions may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit during summer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in manufacturing is preferred.
Ability to lift 25 pounds or less.
Frequent speaking, standing, and walking; occasional grasping, reaching, and bending.
Ability to wear safety glasses as personal protective equipment.
Ability to use the senses of sound, touch, and sight.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or technical school, preferred.
Chemistry as a field of study, preferred.
Manufacturing experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide general oversight and support for the laboratory and technicians.
Oversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures.
Manage inventory of bulk and reagent chemicals.
Direct proper preparation, storage, and use of controlled materials.
Evaluate testing supplies and materials and direct the purchasing department on correct ordering.
Maintain accurate testing records and prepare timely summary reports of data.
Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, and production processes.
Perform routine analytical and physical process-control testing, including evaluation of external test reports.
Lead continuous-improvement initiatives in the laboratory department, including internal auditing.
Participate in NADCAP, AS9100, and individual customer surveillance audits.
Identify or recommend equipment and method upgrades to improve productivity and capacity.
Monitor, measure, and implement corrective actions to improve departmental results.
Participate in company new-process implementation, including customer specification reviews.
Interact with outside vendors, laboratories, and customers to communicate requirements and resolve issues.
Motivate, coach, and develop department employees.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.