Laboratory Supervisor

Buzzi Unicem USA Inc.; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cement manufacturing is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Supervisor to lead a dynamic team at their Festus facility. In this pivotal role, you will oversee laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality analytical results while fostering a culture of safety and excellence. With a commitment to sustainable practices and community impact, this company offers a supportive environment for career growth and professional development. Join a team where your leadership will contribute to vital infrastructure projects and innovative solutions in the cement industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Supervise laboratory personnel and manage workflow.
• Ensure timely analytical results and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assign and direct laboratory work, providing support and training.
• Review and validate analytical data for various departments.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

5+ years of lab experience

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Quality Assurance Software

Job description

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

Our Festus, MO Plant is searching for a Laboratory Supervisor.

The Laboratory Supervisor will report directly to the Quality Manager and will be responsible to:

Assign and direct the work of the laboratory personnel.

Provide administrative and technical support for laboratory personnel.

Provide orientation and train.

Schedule goals and objectives and evaluate performance.

Provide support for the quality assurance program.

Review and validate analytical data that is reported to the Transportation Department, the Management Department and other Departmentsas required.

Coordinate sample collection.

Coordinate, develop and implement plans and quality assurance activities in the laboratory.

Track inventory on labresources and consumables.

Complete tasks assigned by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

BA or BS in Chemistry or related Technical Discipline or equivalent experience (5 plus years of lab experience in the cement or lime industry). Ability to supervise and direct the work of others, produce analytical results in a timely manner and take corrective personnel actions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).Must possess proficient math skills.Knowledge of theory and principles of chemistry.Knowledge of quality assurance, laboratory safety and OSHA/MSHA.Basic computer skills.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.