Quality Lab Manager - Steel Manufacturing

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

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