Lab Supervisor

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking a lab supervisor for our Lawrence, MA facility. The role provides general oversight and support for the lab and technicians, ensuring adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures in a high-temperature shop environment.

You will manage inventory of bulk and reagent chemicals, ensure proper handling of controlled materials, and coordinate with purchasing to maintain supply levels.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to oversee lab operations and technicians.
• Familiar with safety protocols and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide general oversight and support for the lab and technicians.
• Oversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures.
• Perform inventory management of all bulk and reagent chemicals.
• Direct the proper preparation, storage, and use of all controlled materials.
• Evaluate supplies and materials needed for testing and directs purchasing department on correct ordering.
• Keep accurate records related to testing activities and prepare summary reports of data in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, and production processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the laboratory department including internal auditing.
• Participate in NADCAP audits.
• Customer Surveillance Audits.
• Identify or recommend new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity.
• Monitor, measure and implement corrective action to improve results within the department.
• Participate in new process implementation within the company including customer specification reviews.
• Interact with outside vendors, laboratories, and customers to communicate requirements and resolve issues.
• Motivate, coach, and develop employees within the department.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Safety Awareness

Detail Oriented

Communication

Management Skills

Job description

Our Mission:

Is to be the most trusted partner in aerospace surface finishing.

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

1st Shift 7:00am-3:30pm

Provide general oversight and support for the lab and technicians

Oversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures

Perform inventory management of all bulk and reagent chemicals

Direct the proper preparation, storage, and use of all controlled materials

Evaluates supplies and materials needed for testing and directs purchasing department on correct ordering

Keep accurate records related to testing activities and prepare summary reports of data in a timely manner

Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, and production processes

Perform routine analytical and physical process control testing including evaluation of external test reports

Leads continuous improvement initiatives in the laboratory department including internal auditing Participates in audits pertaining to NADCAP

Customer Surveillance Audits Identifies or recommends new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity

Identifies or recommends new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity

Monitors, measures and implements corrective action to improve results within the department

Participate in new process implementation within the company including customer specification reviews

Interact with outside vendors, laboratories, and customers to communicate requirements and resolve issues

Motivates, coaches, and develops employees within the department

Other duties as assigned by management

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.


• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.


• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.


• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.


• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.


• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.


• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.


• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.


• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.


• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.


• Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.


• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.


• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.


• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.


• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.


• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.


• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.


• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.


• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.


• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.


• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.


• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.


• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.


• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.


• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.


• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position involves working with and around hazardous chemicals and solvents. The majority of work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer season.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(K)-3% Match, Holiday Pay

• COMPENSATION RANGE: $28.00 to $30.00 Per hour

This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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