QC Lab Supervisor-Manufacturing

BGF Industries, Inc; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to liaise with the Quality Control Manager and supervise lab operations within a fiberglass textile division.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with travel to customers or vendors as needed. The candidate should have a BS in Textile Chemistry or related Engineering, plus at least one year of supervisory experience, and possess strong communication skills to support production scheduling and equipment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BS Degree in Textile Chemistry, Chemical or related Engineering preferred.
• One year supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Quality Control Manager as needed to discuss Safety, Quality, Production, Scheduling and Equipment.
• Maintain assigned areas of responsibility in a clean, safe work environment.
• Maintain QC Lab and Calibration systems to ensure product meets requirements.
• Communicate Quality performance to manufacturing areas to aid in corrective action and improvement.
• Lead and assist in quality problem investigations, resolutions and dispositions.
• Communicate with customers on quality related issues as needed.
• Travel to customers or vendors for quality related issues as needed.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and update all laboratory equipment.
• Manage lab supplies and supporting work from Process Engineers.
• Monitor data trends in chemicals, yarn, & fabric properties; report concerns to relevant depts.

Skills

Quality control

Communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

BS in Textile Chemistry

High School Diploma

Job description

• Work for a respected leader in technical textiles and advanced material solutions
• Collaborate with experienced textile professionals across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Be part of a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with Quality Control Manager, on an as needed basis, to communicate on a variety of subjects but specifically: Safety, Quality, Production, Production Scheduling and Equipment requirements.
• Maintain assigned areas of responsibility in a clean, neat, orderly manner, so that the work area will reflect a safe and healthful work environment.
• Maintain QC Lab and Calibration systems to ensure product meets the Customer’s and BGF’s Requirements.
• Communicate Quality performance to manufacturing areas to aid in corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Lead and assist in quality problem investigations, resolutions and dispositions.
• As needed, walk area of responsibility to determine any corrective actions that may need to be made related to : employee assignments, safety, quality, training or communication.
• Communicate with customers as needed on quality related issues.
• Travel to customers or vendors as needed for quality related issues.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and update all laboratory equipment.
• Manage lab supplies as needed.
• Manage supporting work and projects from Process Engineers.
• Monitor data trends in chemicals, yarn, & fabric properties & report any concerns to the applicable depts.
• Monitor performance of lab data to specifications. Initiate changes to specifications as applicable.
• Perform appropriate written documentation related to attendance, job performance, training or employee issues.
• Perform computer operations as required.
• Perform any other assignments as directed by the Quality Control Manager.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY RISK REQUIREMENTS

Exposure to fiberglass, fly, dust, finishing fumes or other chemicals. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required, based on job assignment.

PREREQUISITES

High School diploma or equivalent required

BS Degree in Textile Chemistry, Chemical or related Engineering. preferred

One year supervisory experience required