QC Lab Supervisor

Hydrite • Laurens, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise QC personnel and administer basic functions of the branch QC laboratory. The position will act as a backup to perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing material. The person will ensure that all QA/QC and Safety and Regulatory practices and procedures are followed. The position is located at Laurens, South Carolina, and primarily manufactures industrial chemicals and defoamers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent and minimum 3 years laboratory experience.
• Must have good presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate in English.
• Must possess and thorough understanding of laboratory safety requirements.
• Strong laboratory analytical practices and instrument/method trouble shooting skills.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of cGMP, FDA, USP, SQF, and/or AIB is preferred.
• Must possess strong people, organizational skills, be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervisor QC personnel, including but not limited to training, scheduling, coaching, and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning monitoring, appraising job contributions; adhering to policies and procedures.
• Manage the maintenance of ISO 9001 certification at the Manufacturing Plant.
• Monitor attendance and ensure compliance with the attendance policy guidelines.
• Prioritize and direct daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements.
• Determine acceptance, production adjustments, or rejection of all finished good material.
• Determine and ensure instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solution preparations and standardization.
• Complete assignments as directed by the Director of Quality.
• Backup QC chemists when needed for analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing material and for instrument maintenance, calibration, quality control checks, solution preparation, and standardization.
• Actively work with production and QC chemists to improve efficiency.
• Direct and/or prepare laboratory monthly reports and metrics to include a minimum of analysis performed, COA’s, and cost savings measurements.
• Lead in addressing customer product complaints and returns through investigation of product-related quality complaints.
• Perform root cause analysis, initiate corrective actions and verification processes for investigations and audit findings.
• Provide operations with technical assistance in the production of new products and in the resolution of quality problems encountered during daily production, as warranted.
• Lead customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure appropriate coverage of laboratory.
• Ensure completion of all daily tasks and requests from outside the department
• Work in accordance with cGMPs, regulatory requirements and ensure proper laboratory safety and housekeeping practices.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary.
• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Benefits

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
• 401k and profit sharing
• medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• adoption assistance
• legal services insurance
• scholarship awards for children of employees
• summer picnic
• community giving events
• free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

What This Job Offers

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