Laboratory Manager

Cleveland-Cliffs; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Laboratory Manager for the Butler Works Quality Magnetics Lab. The ideal candidate will lead hourly union staff, ensure safety and quality compliance, and coordinate with steel making operations to support manufacturing with timely, accurate test results.

Responsibilities include developing analytical methods, applying ASTM test methods, and maintaining lab equipment while driving continuous improvement and audit readiness across safety, quality, and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical sciences or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Three years of heavy manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory experience in a laboratory or technical setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and manage the safety of hourly union employees.
• Develop and implement processes for timely, accurate results and continuous improvement.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits (IATF 16949, ISO 17025).
• Develop analytical methods and apply test methods (ASTM and others).
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot lab equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain work instructions for lab procedures.
• Manage inventory of lab supplies and equipment within budget.
• Coordinate with upstream/downstream operations and external contractors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical sciences or Engineering

Tools

X-ray spectroscopy

Optical emission spectroscopy

LECO analyzers

Electrical steel test equipment

Job description

Location: Butler, PACleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Manager in our Butler Works Quality Magnetics Lab. The successful candidate will combine strong technical and analytical skills with effective communication and leadership, ensuring safe, accurate, and reliable laboratory operations. This position supervises hourly union employees, supports audit readiness, maintains laboratory equipment, develops and applies analytical methods, and coordinates with steel making operations to provide timely and reliable support for the manufacturing of steel.Summary of Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.Supervise, train, schedule, and manage the safety of hourly union employees.Work effectively within a team environment using clear and effective communication skills.Develop and implement processes to ensure timely and accurate results and drive continuous improvement.Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits for Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, including IATF 16949 and ISO 17025 accreditation through A2LA.Develop analytical methods and apply ASTM and other agency test methods, including creating new test methods as needed.Perform timely maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of laboratory, sample preparation, and testing equipment to ensure reliable support for manufacturing operations.Create and maintain work instructions for laboratory procedures within the area of responsibility.Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment spares within budgetary limits.Communicate with upstream and downstream operations and external contractors to coordinate work, deliveries, and services.Acquire, install, and set up new equipment.Perform other duties as required to support business operations.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in technical sciences or Engineering, or applicable relevant experience.Three years of heavy manufacturing experienceSupervisory experience in a laboratory or in a technical setting.Mechanical aptitude.Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.Ability to thrive in a diverse and dynamic work environment.Demonstrated success in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.Strong interpersonal skills.Preferred Qualifications:Experience within a heavy industry unionized environment.A2LA training.Technical background in instrumentation operation, calibration, and repairs. Prefer background in x-ray spectroscopy, optical emission spectroscopy, LECO analyzers, and electrical steel test equipment.Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.