Quality Supervisor

Huntsman Corporation • Ashtabula, OH

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Huntsman is seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to support the Advanced Materials Division in Ashtabula, Ohio. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role serves as the front-line technical and people leader for the Quality Laboratory. It supports production in-process and final testing, raw material approval, process validation, customer requirements, internal audits, investigations, and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, the site Quality Management System, applicable standards, and customer specifications.

The position leads day-to-day laboratory operations and team development; oversees testing and review of laboratory data and documentation; supports quality investigations and audits; and monitors laboratory performance and improvement activities. It directly supervises approximately up to eight Quality Technicians, coordinates priorities and resources with the Quality Manager, and may serve as the primary laboratory contact when the Quality Manager is unavailable.

The work takes place in office and laboratory environments, with occasional entry into manufacturing, warehouse, and other operational areas. The employee may encounter chemicals, laboratory equipment, machinery, noise, and other conditions typical of a chemical manufacturing facility, and must wear required PPE in designated areas. Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, handling samples, tools, or equipment, and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds may be required. Work outside normal business hours—including overtime, staggered hours, evenings, or weekends—may be required to meet laboratory, production, customer, audit, or investigation needs. The site operates 24/7.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical field.
• Three or more years of experience in a quality or laboratory environment.
• Unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
• Knowledge of wet chemistry, analytical testing, mechanical testing, stability testing, shelf-life testing, and process validation.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis, CAPA, deviation, nonconformance, and risk assessment activities.
• Strong leadership, planning, delegation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage operational priorities, investigations, customer needs, and employee development.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, aerospace, composites, specialty materials, or another regulated environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, internal audits, CAPA, investigations, or product qualification.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification or equivalent audit training.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Quality Laboratory operations across wet chemistry, analytical, and mechanical testing activities.
• Assign and prioritize work, coordinate schedules and coverage, approve timecards and vacation requests, and adjust resources based on business needs.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices, appropriate housekeeping, and compliance with site EHS requirements.
• Lead, coordinate, and review testing as needed.
• Review and approve laboratory data, qualification results, test records, technical reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Create, revise, and improve laboratory procedures, test methods, work instructions, and controlled documents.
• Support gap analyses, Gage R&R studies, measurement system analysis, statistical process control, and process capability evaluations.
• Lead or support investigations involving process variances, test failures, out-of-specification results, customer complaints, process deviations, and nonconforming material.
• Analyze trends and repeat issues to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct and document internal system and process audits within assigned areas.
• Maintain audit readiness by ensuring records, procedures, methods, training, and equipment documentation are current and retrievable.
• Monitor laboratory performance, including turnaround time, investigation cycle time, productivity, audit readiness, and customer-related metrics.
• Standardize methods, work practices, report formats, and laboratory processes where appropriate.
• Directly supervise approximately up to eight Quality Technicians and coordinate priorities and resources with the Quality Manager.
• Serve as the primary laboratory contact when the Quality Manager is unavailable, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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