Quality Lab Leader - ISO 9001 & Continuous Improvement

LS Cable & System U S A Inc; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Cable & System U S A Inc in Tarboro, NC seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the Quality Laboratory, ensuring testing is accurate, compliant with ISO 9001, and aligned with customer specifications. The role supervises laboratory technicians, manages testing priorities, maintains equipment, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support manufacturing and customer satisfaction.

The supervisor works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Technical Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Quality or related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing laboratory experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of quality laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in cable manufacturing or polymer testing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily laboratory operations to ensure testing is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Assign and prioritize laboratory workload based on production requirements.
• Monitor laboratory performance, turnaround times, and testing capacity.
• Ensure proper staffing and cross-training of laboratory personnel.
• Develop and maintain laboratory work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Review laboratory results for accuracy before release.

Skills

Quality control principles

Statistical analysis

Education

Engineering or science degree (Assoc/BS)

Job description

LS Cable & System U S A Inc in Tarboro, NC seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the Quality Laboratory, ensuring testing is accurate, compliant with ISO 9001, and aligned with customer specifications. The role supervises laboratory technicians, manages testing priorities, maintains equipment, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support manufacturing and customer satisfaction.

The supervisor works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Technical Services