Lab & Quality Supervisor

CPS, Inc.; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a laboratory leader in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to oversee quality systems and analytical testing within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role offers strong growth potential and visibility across operations and environmental functions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of manufacturing laboratory experience, a BS in Chemistry, and leadership capabilities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and a 401k.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of manufacturing laboratory experience.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience with ICP, IC, AA, GC, titration, and other analytical instrumentation.
• ISO 9001 auditing and quality management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of laboratory technicians.
• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance programs.
• Serve as the site quality lead for ISO 9001 compliance activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

ISO 9001 compliance

Analytical instrumentation (ICP, IC, AA, GC)

LIMS/LabWare systems

Food Safety (FSMA)

Education

BS in Chemistry or related scientific field

Job description

Base salary $90,000-$110,000.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.

Excellent opportunity for a hands‑on laboratory leader to oversee quality systems, analytical testing, and a team of laboratory professionals within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role offers visibility across operations, quality, technical service, and environmental functions, along with strong long‑term growth potential into broader technical leadership positions.

Key Requirements:

• BS in Chemistry or related scientific field
• 6+ years of manufacturing laboratory experience
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience with ICP, IC, AA, GC, titration, and other analytical instrumentation
• Experience with LIMS/LabWare systems
• ISO 9001 auditing and quality management experience
• Food Safety (FSMA) experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of laboratory technicians
• Manage day‑to‑day laboratory operations and testing activities
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Oversee laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance programs
• Serve as the site quality lead for ISO 9001 compliance activities
• Support customer inquiries, investigations, and technical service efforts
• Maintain food safety and quality programs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support capital equipment projects