Lead Metallurgy Lab Supervisor

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Supervisor I - Metallurgical Laboratory in the United States. The role directs and supervises laboratory operations across Receiving, Data Analysis, Macro Etch, Metallographic, Mechanical and Magnetic testing to ensure timely, compliant results.

Leading laboratory personnel, you will coordinate schedules, coaching, and performance management while maintaining calibration programs and SOPs, and interfacing with customers, auditors, and regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a metallurgical laboratory, quality laboratory, or materials testing environment.
• Experience supervising laboratory operations or production support teams.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing processes, quality systems, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience developing and maintaining procedures and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily laboratory operations and testing activities to support internal and external customer requirements.
• Manage and coordinate laboratory schedules, staffing, workloads, and priorities.
• Lead and develop Group Leaders and laboratory employees through coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Ensure all laboratory testing is conducted in accordance with industry specifications, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate laboratory activities related to Receiving, Data Analysis, Macro Etch Inspection, Metallographic Inspection, Mechanical Testing, and Magnetic Testing.
• Maintain calibration programs and testing equipment required to support laboratory operations.
• Develop, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Interface with customers, auditors, technical personnel, and regulatory agencies during audits, investigations, and quality reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Team development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Supervisor I - Metallurgical Laboratory in the United States. The role directs and supervises laboratory operations across Receiving, Data Analysis, Macro Etch, Metallographic, Mechanical and Magnetic testing to ensure timely, compliant results.

Leading laboratory personnel, you will coordinate schedules, coaching, and performance management while maintaining calibration programs and SOPs, and interfacing with customers, auditors, and regulatory