Quality Lab Supervisor

Gerdau • Petersburg, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Play a key role and contribute to a results-driven team by maintaining product quality, improving process capability, and ensuring alignment with established quality systems and manufacturing standards.

We Have:

A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.

A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.

An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.

A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

Requirements

• Two- or four-year degree in Engineering, Quality, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in steel manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years of Quality experience, including customer specifications, testing requirements, and compliance standards
• Ability to develop and manage a team.
• Strong understanding of steel manufacturing processes (melting, casting, rolling, finishing, or related operations)
• Knowledge of steel grades, product applications, and end-use requirements
• Experience with lab equipment, testing processes, and troubleshooting quality-related issues
• Proven experience with failure analysis and leading corrective actions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis for trend reporting
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present data and findings to leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain quality-related standard operating procedures, including process control standards, testing procedures, and job aids
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal standards, and testing requirements
• Perform routine and unscheduled audits of processes and workforce adherence to quality standards
• Lead and support failure analysis investigations and corrective action implementation (QIS methodology)
• Track and analyze quality performance metrics, identify trends, and communicate findings to leadership
• Maintain and manage training matrices to ensure proper training on quality standards and procedures
• Coach operators, technicians, and supervisors on quality expectations, testing methods, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and laboratory teams to improve product quality and process consistency
• Support initiatives related to quality improvement, cost control, safety, and environmental compliance
• Assist in sustaining and improving business system standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Annual Bonus
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree