Laboratory Supervisor

Cleveland-Cliffs • Coatesville, PA

11d

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Laboratory Supervisor at our Coatesville location. As a Laboratory Supervisor in our chemical and metallurgical laboratory. This individual will ensure laboratory work is completed safely, accurately, and in a timely manner to deliver quality products to our customers. Summary of Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Work effectively within a team environment using clear and effective communication skills. Supervise, train, schedule, and manage the safety/general discipline of hourly unionized employees. Develop and implement processes to ensure timely and accurate results and drive continuous improvement. Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits for Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, including ISO 17025 accreditation through A2LA. Monitor product and process variability and performance to standards. Write and maintain work instructions for laboratory procedures within the area of responsibility. Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot laboratory, sample preparation, and testing equipment in chemical and metallurgical laboratory. Manage capital/upgrade projects within the laboratory. Communicate with upstream and downstream operations and external contractors to coordinate work, deliveries, and services. Various other duties, as needed, to support the business. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability. Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Technical Sciences or Engineering.
• Minimum one year of hands‑on experience in a metals testing laboratory.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced, and diverse environment.
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Chemistry.
• 3 years of experience in an industrial lab setting.
• Experience in atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP, XRF, OES).
• Experience with LECO elemental analyzers (C, S, N, O).
• Experience performing wet chemical analysis.
• Experience with steel production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Work effectively within a team environment using clear and effective communication skills.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and manage the safety/general discipline of hourly unionized employees.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure timely and accurate results and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits for Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, including ISO 17025 accreditation through A2LA.
• Monitor product and process variability and performance to standards.
• Write and maintain work instructions for laboratory procedures within the area of responsibility.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot laboratory, sample preparation, and testing equipment in chemical and metallurgical laboratory.
• Manage capital/upgrade projects within the laboratory.
• Communicate with upstream and downstream operations and external contractors to coordinate work, deliveries, and services.
• Various other duties, as needed, to support the business.

Benefits

• excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity
• health insurance
• retirement plan
• education assistance
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

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