Quality Lab Supervisor: Paper Manufacturing Excellence

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Town of Ancram (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee Lab Technicians in our paper manufacturing facility, ensuring testing, inspections, and quality control meet company standards and regulatory requirements.

You will lead testing, data analysis, audits, and continuous improvement, maintain documentation, and collaborate with production to resolve quality issues while upholding safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Paper Science, Quality Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Previous experience in quality control/assurance within a manufacturing environment required (paper industry experience strongly preferred).
• Supervisory or leadership experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong knowledge of testing methods, lab instrumentation, and quality standards (ISO, TAPPI, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor Lab Technicians to ensure testing accuracy.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including sample testing, data recording, and equipment calibration and consumable inventory management.
• Review and analyze quality test results to ensure compliance with customer requirements, company standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality concerns, investigate nonconformities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in investigating quality complaints from customers, determining root causes, and implementing preventive measures.
• Maintain and enforce quality documentation, including test records, SOPs, and certifications.
• Lead internal audits, support external audits, and ensure readiness for customer visits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce variability, and improve lab processes.
• Ensure a safe and organized lab environment in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Quality testing methods

Lab instrumentation

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Paper Science, Quality Management, or related field

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee Lab Technicians in our paper manufacturing facility, ensuring testing, inspections, and quality control meet company standards and regulatory requirements.

You will lead testing, data analysis, audits, and continuous improvement, maintain documentation, and collaborate with production to resolve quality issues while upholding safety and environmental regulations.