Laboratory Supervisor

Cleveland-Cliffs•Cleveland, OH

9d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs is hiring a Laboratory Supervisor for its Cleveland Works chemical laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio. The successful candidate will use technical and analytical skills, communication, and leadership to ensure safe, accurate, and reliable laboratory operations. The role supervises hourly union employees, supports audit readiness, maintains laboratory equipment, develops and applies analytical methods, and coordinates with operations to provide timely support for manufacturing. The supervisor ensures compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards; develops and implements processes for timely, accurate results and continuous improvement; and prepares for and participates in internal and external audits, including IATF 16949 and ISO 17025 accreditation through A2LA. The position also involves maintaining laboratory procedures and equipment, managing chemical and spare-parts inventory within budget, and coordinating with operations and contractors. The salary range is $75,000 to $95,000. Pay within the range depends on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. Relocation assistance is not provided. The company describes its total compensation package as including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Sciences or Engineering, such as Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science Engineering, or applicable relevant experience, such as experience in atomic emission spectroscopy (OES, XRF, ICP).
Supervisory experience.
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

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
Supervisory experience within a heavy-industry unionized environment.
A2LA training.
Experience in atomic emission spectroscopy (OES, XRF, ICP).
Experience with LECO elemental analyzers (C, S, N, O).
Experience working in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Supervise, train, schedule, and manage the safety of hourly union employees.
Work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly and effectively.
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 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 support manufacturing operations reliably and promptly.
Create and maintain work instructions for laboratory procedures within the area of responsibility.
Manage laboratory chemical and equipment-spare inventory 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.