Quality Laboratory Supervisor

Flex N Gate•Ionia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations and Technicians of the Laboratory. He/she will be responsible for all general operations of the laboratory, including personnel, procedures, equipment and capabilities. He/she will direct the Technicians in all sampling, testing and measurement duties and ensure adherence to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. He/she will be responsible for effective troubleshooting and mentorship of subordinate Technicians. The Laboratory Supervisor will be responsible for all recorded data and reporting of such data.

Requirements

Minimum Community College Degree in a related field and/or Minimum three years’ experience in a laboratory.
Supervisory experience.
Experiance with metal and plastic plating testing and weld cut and etch
Experiance with metrology equipment (scanners, CMM, hand tools)
Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment and materials.
Knowledge of data processing.
Ability to use and maintain laboratory equipment.
Understanding of laboratory instrumentation, signal conditioning and data acquisition
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate applicable ethics and due diligence.
Manage time effectively.
Excellent presentation skills.
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Mechanically inclined
Excellent problem solving ability
Ability to manage multiple projects with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

Oversee laboratory testing in order to produce reliable, impartial and precise data, adhering to internal and customer requirements
Determine correct test procedures and equipment to carry out testing according to internal and/or customer standards
Ensure that accurate recording and reporting of data from all analyses and tests is produced in the prescribed timeframe, to internal and TS 16949 standards
Adhere to proper testing documentation practices
Form and maintain statistical records in accordance with TS 16949 procedures.
Ensure laboratory adheres to TS 16949 requirements
Coordinate external testing activities
Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
Maintain Laboratory production levels to standard.
Update and maintain Laboratory manual and scope
Oversee laboratory manpower requirements, hiring, scheduling and planning
Responsible for technician task delegation, coaching, training, safety, performance, corrective action
Conduct regular performance appraisals.
Ensure laboratory houses adequate equipment and resources to meet company testing capacities and requirements
Updated and maintain Laboratory equipment standards.
Develop requirements for new laboratory equipment, create RFQ, attain quotations, kick-off and oversee procurement for entire projects.
Create equipment work instructions and train laboratory technicians on proper and safe operation of laboratory equipment
Maintain and update laboratory layout
Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs.
Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.
Responsible for maintenance, repair and upgrades of laboratory equipment
Maintain laboratory equipment list
Maintain equipment files and all relevant documentation
Maintain and coordinate schedule for calibration of all laboratory equipment and gauges
Maintain inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
Write reports, summaries, and protocols regarding experiments.
Train Lab Technicians on report and summary writing requirements
Review reports and provide to applicable departments
Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.