Lab & Quality Supervisor

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Lab & Quality Supervisor to lead laboratory operations quality assurance programs and technical support activities within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing laboratory personnel ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards managing analytical processes and supporting environmental and product quality initiatives. The successful candidate will provide leadership to laboratory staff while driving continuous improvement and maintaining regulatory compliance.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Laboratory Operations & Process Control

• Lead and supervise a team of Laboratory Technicians and support staff.
• Ensure laboratory operations comply with all safety environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Manage laboratory reporting requirements and maintain compliance with applicable permits and regulations.
• Promote and maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping and safety practices.
• Coordinate analytical testing schedules to support production and product distribution requirements.
• Maintain and administer the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to ensure data integrity accessibility and audit readiness.
• Review and certify laboratory procedures as required by environmental and regulatory standards.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Serve as the site Quality Assurance Coordinator and lead internal quality audits.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards.
• Develop validate and maintain analytical methods and testing procedures.
• Manage laboratory instrumentation and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Oversee calibration maintenance and preventive maintenance programs for critical laboratory equipment.
• Support and maintain Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and related programs.
• Monitor product quality and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Technical Support & Customer Service

• Provide technical support related to product quality handling transportation and application.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and product performance issues while implementing preventive measures.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support customer needs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze performance metrics and quality trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support product stewardship and compliance initiatives related to environmental health and safety requirements.

Environmental Support

• Assist with environmental compliance activities including sampling monitoring data collection and reporting.
• Support environmental management programs and regulatory compliance efforts.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Inorganic Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 6 10 years of experience managing laboratory operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience leading and coaching laboratory personnel.
• Experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation including:
• ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma)
• IC (Ion Chromatography)
• GC (Gas Chromatography)
• Automated and Manual Titration Systems
• Atomic Absorption (AA)
• pH and Conductivity Analysis
• Experience supporting operations and maintenance teams in identifying root causes of process issues residues or chemical byproducts.
• Experience working with research and development teams or external laboratories to interpret and apply analytical results.
• Experience with LIMS systems and FSMA compliance requirements.
• ISO Internal Auditor certification or equivalent auditing experience; ISO 9001 experience preferred.