Supervisor, Quality Laboratory (Metallurgy)

About the RoleU.S. Person RequiredTravel PercentageIs Relocation AvailableYes0%NoWhat Youll DoJOB PURPOSEThe Supervisor Laboratory is responsible for leading laboratory operations and personnel to ensure accurate timely and compliant testing in support of manufacturing operations and customer requirements. The role manages daily laboratory priorities employee performance and capability quality and regulatory compliance and continuous improvement while maintaining safe and effective laboratory DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESLaboratory Operations & Production Support (35%)Directs daily laboratory operations across assigned U.S. laboratory activities to ensure testing inspection and sample preparation are completed accurately and within required production and customer timelines. Establishes priorities allocates laboratory resources monitors workload and throughput and adjusts operational priorities to meet changing production and customer Technical & Regulatory Compliance (25%)Ensures laboratory testing inspection documentation and recordkeeping comply with approved procedures work instructions customer requirements and applicable quality systems and accreditation requirements including IATF 16949 AS9100 ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap MTL. Supports internal customer certification and accreditation audits and ensures identified issues are appropriately Performance & Continuous Improvement (20%)Monitors laboratory productivity quality turnaround time and overall operational performance. Identifies and implements improvements that increase laboratory efficiency reliability capacity and customer satisfaction. Investigates laboratory testing or process issues supports root-cause analysis and initiates appropriate corrective Equipment & Operational Readiness (10%)Ensures laboratory equipment work areas documentation and resources are maintained in appropriate operating condition to support reliable testing and uninterrupted laboratory operations. Coordinates maintenance equipment needs and operational issues that may affect laboratory capability or & Environmental Compliance (10%)Ensures laboratory operations are conducted in accordance with company Health Environmental & Safety requirements and applicable procedures. Maintains safe and organized laboratory work areas and addresses or escalates safety and environmental concerns as RESPONSIBILITIES (IF APPLICABLE)Oversees daily operations to ensure standards and service levels are metDirectly supervises team members including scheduling task assignment and performance managementParticipates in hiring onboarding and training department employeesConducts performance evaluations and provides ongoing coaching and feedbackEnsures compliance with company policies and applicable regulationsSupports employee engagement and retention strategiesLeads implementation of small-scale process improvements to enhance team efficiency and service levelsMonitors and analyzes team performance data to identify trends and inform staffing workflow and performance management decisionsWho You AreREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in Metallurgy Materials Science Engineering or a related technical discipline to eight years of progressively responsible laboratory quality materials testing manufacturing or related technical experience providing direct supervision or leadership of employees working in a manufacturing or similarly regulated technical environment SKILLS AND ABILITIESThorough knowledge of laboratory testing practices procedures documentation and quality requirements applicable to assigned laboratory knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 Nadcap MTL AS9100 IATF 16949 and applicable customer-specific knowledge of employee supervision performance management training and workforce planning to establish priorities and coordinate people equipment and workload in response to changing operational to analyze technical and operational problems determine appropriate actions and drive issues through to interpret procedures technical requirements quality standards and laboratory communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across production quality engineering and other with Microsoft Office and applicable laboratory or business CONDITIONSWork is performed in laboratory manufacturing and office environments. The role regularly requires presence in laboratory and production areas where exposure to industrial equipment chemicals elevated temperatures noise and other manufacturing conditions may occur. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required in designated position may require flexibility in work schedule to support laboratory operations production requirements audits employee needs or issues occurring outside normal working hours.