Lab Supervisor - Lead Plastics Technicians (Travel)

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. seeks a self-directed Laboratory Supervisor to lead technicians, manage resources, and ensure timely, impartial test results. You will oversee hiring, training, and development, while aligning activities with lean and regulatory standards.

Travel for training is anticipated. The role requires 5+ years in a lab setting, with preferred supervisory experience and proficiency in ASTM/ISO testing and SAP ERP.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in STEM or Plastics Processing.
• Minimum 5 years laboratory experience.
• Preferred supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Laboratory resources to meet work demand.
• Hiring, training and development of resources.
• Resolution of testing nonconformities.
• Coordinate Technical Work Requests (Limited at Athens site).
• Ensure activities comply with lean, ethical, and regulatory requirements, including IATF 16949 / A2LA ISO 17025 / ISO 14001.
• Seek continuous improvement through periodic assessments.

Skills

Good laboratory practice habits

Microsoft Office

ASTM/ISO testing knowledge

Education

Associates / Bachelors in STEM or Plastics Processing

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. seeks a self-directed Laboratory Supervisor to lead technicians, manage resources, and ensure timely, impartial test results. You will oversee hiring, training, and development, while aligning activities with lean and regulatory standards.

Travel for training is anticipated. The role requires 5+ years in a lab setting, with preferred supervisory experience and proficiency in ASTM/ISO testing and SAP ERP.