Laboratory Manager

Cleveland-Cliffs • Butler Township, PA

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About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Manager in the Butler Works Quality Magnetics Lab in Butler, Pennsylvania. The role combines technical and analytical work with communication and leadership to ensure safe, accurate, and reliable laboratory operations. The Laboratory Manager supervises hourly union employees, supports audit readiness, maintains laboratory equipment, develops and applies analytical methods, and coordinates with steelmaking operations to provide timely, reliable support for steel manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in technical sciences or Engineering, or applicable relevant experience.
• Three years of heavy manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory experience in a laboratory or technical setting.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse and dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a heavy industry unionized environment.
• A2LA training.
• Technical background in instrumentation operation, calibration, and repairs, preferably involving x-ray spectroscopy, optical emission spectroscopy, LECO analyzers, and electrical steel test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and manage the safety of hourly union employees.
• Work effectively within a team environment using clear and effective communication.
• Develop and implement processes that ensure timely, accurate results and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits for Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, including IATF 16949 and ISO 17025 accreditation through A2LA.
• Develop analytical methods and apply ASTM and other agency test methods, creating new test methods as needed.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot laboratory, sample preparation, and testing equipment to provide reliable support for manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain work instructions for laboratory procedures within the area of responsibility.
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment spares within budgetary limits.
• Communicate with upstream and downstream operations and external contractors to coordinate work, deliveries, and services.
• Acquire, install, and set up new equipment.
• Perform other duties as required to support business operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager