Quality Lab Supervisor — Plastics & Process Improvement

NCSL International; Fort Payne, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC in Fort Payne, AL is seeking a Supervisor of the Quality Lab to lead lab quality technicians, ensure calibration, and maintain testing standards across RM QA and plant operations. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and compliance with federal, state, and internal quality requirements.

You will coordinate audits, manage training, and drive improvements to reduce variability and escapes while collaborating with product development and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Understanding of quality control/assurance principles.
• Decisive and analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Willing to support Continental Shift work schedule.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Reliable time management and work ethic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and plastics processing.
• Willing to travel for audits (approx. 10%).
• Able to work weekends and off shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track annual calibration and recertification of test and measurement equipment.
• Measure and report lab compliance to standard to plant management and RM QA management.
• Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure finished RM products meet specifications and quality standards before delivery.
• Oversee hiring and training of lab technicians.
• Conduct reviews of lab technicians with feedback from plant management.
• Communicate quality standards and parameters to lab, plant and other personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local and organizational standards and regulations.
• Assist in developing and writing lab and quality management procedures.
• Ensure test, calibrations, and training records are maintained.
• Analyze test data to identify growth or improvement areas and report to RM QA management.
• Collaborate with RM QA team, plant, pipe operations, material science and product development on improvement projects.

Skills

Quality control

Critical thinking

Shift work

Organization

Time management

MS Office

Plastics processing

Travel 10%

Weekend work

Education

2-Year degree minimum

Job description

Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC in Fort Payne, AL is seeking a Supervisor of the Quality Lab to lead lab quality technicians, ensure calibration, and maintain testing standards across RM QA and plant operations. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and compliance with federal, state, and internal quality requirements.

You will coordinate audits, manage training, and drive improvements to reduce variability and escapes while collaborating with product development and manufacturing teams.