Laboratory Supervisor

The Chemours•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join our Quality team at our Corpus Christi, TX site in Ingleside, TX . This position reports to the Quality Manager . The Laboratory Supervisor leads day-to-day laboratory operations in support of manufacturing, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability. This role provides direct supervision to shift and day laboratory technicians; ensures compliance with laboratory and safety procedures; and upholds expectations for housekeeping, attendance, and operational discipline. The supervisor is accountable for timely communication across the team; effective response to personnel, laboratory, safety, and quality incidents; and completion of laboratory work in accordance with approved methods and procedures. Administrative responsibilities include timekeeping approval, overtime approval, and ensuring adequate staffing and laboratory coverage. This position partners closely with laboratory technicians, technical, quality, operations, and maintenance teams to deliver accurate analytical results—efficiently and on time. The Laboratory Supervisor drives safety and performance of the laboratory and ensures that ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 requirements are followed. This position is responsible for advancing and supporting business expectations, and continuous improvement goals. Success in this role requires developing team members, executing daily priorities, advancing improvement initiatives, and improving laboratory asset reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in a science field plus a minimum of 5 years in a production environment, or a minimum of 10 years of experience in a production environment.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
Working knowledge of laboratory safety management systems; flexibility to serve as first call for a 24/7 operation.
Ability to assess performance and coach individuals and teams to improve results.

Nice To Haves

Prior people-leadership experience (or demonstrated experience providing day-to-day supervision).
Working knowledge of a Laboratory Information Management System (e.g., LIMS/Sample Manager), a Quality Management System (e.g., ETQ/Reliance), and an ERP system (e.g., SAP).
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing including but not limited to - Daily Management, Leader Standard Works, 6S, Kaizen, and A3 problem solving.

Responsibilities

Ensure laboratory compliance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and site safety management policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure compliance with EPA AIM Act including maintenance of AHRI Refrigerant Testing Laboratory certification and coordination of AIM sample testing.
Partner with Operations, Technology, and Maintenance to prioritize work, coordinate sampling plans, align staffing, and drive improvement.
Lead a team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment by setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and reinforcing strong operational discipline.
Respond to and escalate personnel, laboratory, safety, and quality incidents in accordance with site requirements.
Operate the laboratory safely and in an environmentally responsible manner while supporting quality, cost, and continuous improvement objectives.
Troubleshoot operational issues using structured problem-solving methods.
Oversee laboratory activities including troubleshooting, test method management, instrument calibration, and method/equipment validation (including MSA).
Manage lab projects end-to-end (prioritize work, assign tasks, track progress, and meet timeline/quality goals).
Review calibration and preventive maintenance records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Complete administrative leadership tasks such as time entry/approval, overtime and vacation approvals, and schedule/coverage management.
Manage Laboratory specific software including LIMS, SAP, and Instrument Processing software.
Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing Practices including Daily Management, Leader Standard Works, 6S, Kaizen, A3 problem solving, and implement and utilize other Lean Manufacturing tools in the laboratory.
Assist in Research and Development experimentation at the site level to help troubleshoot systems or implement new methodologies within the laboratory.
Ensure Management Of Change compliance for lab process, method, equipment, and chemical changes (approvals, training, risk assessment, and documentation).
Lead internal quality audits (plan, assess compliance, document findings, and drive CAPA).