Lab Supervisor: Materials & Process Improvement

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Pty; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Vacation

Workwear

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Pty in LaGrange, GA is seeking a Lab Supervisor to lead daily testing of raw materials and rubber compounds, establish and maintain test methods, specifications, and control limits.

You will supervise laboratory technicians, analyze data to drive quality improvements, support production and engineering teams, and ensure safe, compliant operations with Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field; manufacturing lab experience preferred.
• Experience supervising laboratory staff in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of rubber compounding and materials testing is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training or supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory activities for raw materials and testing.
• Analyze data and trends to drive process improvements.
• Maintain methods, specifications, and control limits.
• Review NCMRs related to materials and production.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Coach and develop laboratory technicians.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Effective communication

Lean methodology

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory software systems

Lab testing equipment

Job description

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Pty in LaGrange, GA is seeking a Lab Supervisor to lead daily testing of raw materials and rubber compounds, establish and maintain test methods, specifications, and control limits.

You will supervise laboratory technicians, analyze data to drive quality improvements, support production and engineering teams, and ensure safe, compliant operations with Lean practices.