Quality Laboratory Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Michigan seeks a Quality Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the laboratory's operations, personnel, procedures, equipment and capabilities, directing Technicians in sampling, testing and measurement to ensure accurate, timely data.

You will lead data recording and reporting, enforce TS 16949 and safety standards, mentor technicians, coordinate calibration, and manage hiring, scheduling and training to maintain production readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate degree in a related field.
• At least three years of laboratory experience.
• Supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory testing to produce reliable, impartial data.
• Direct Technicians in sampling, testing and measurement.
• Maintain records and reporting per TS 16949 standards.
• Adhere to proper testing documentation practices.
• Coordinate calibration and equipment upkeep.
• Manage lab personnel scheduling and training.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Planning and Organizing

Team Work

Time Management

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

CMM

Metrology equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Summary

SummaryThe Quality Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations and Technicians of the Laboratory. He/she will be responsible for all general operations of the laboratory, including personnel, procedures, equipment and capabilities. He/she will direct the Technicians in all sampling, testing and measurement duties and ensure adherence to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. He/she will be responsible for effective troubleshooting and mentorship of subordinate Technicians. The Laboratory Supervisor will be responsible for all recorded data and reporting of such data.

• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Accountability and Dependability
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Communication
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Energy and Stress
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Team Work
• Time Management
• Result Focus
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Providing Consultation
• Leadership
• Staff Management
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Development and Continual Learning

Competencies

• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Accountability and Dependability
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Communication
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Energy and Stress
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Team Work
• Time Management
• Result Focus
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Providing Consultation
• Leadership
• Staff Management
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Development and Continual Learning

Job Duties

• Oversee laboratory testing in order to produce reliable, impartial and precise data, adhering to internal and customer requirements
• Determine correct test procedures and equipment to carry out testing according to internal and/or customer standards
• Ensure that accurate recording and reporting of data from all analyses and tests is produced in the prescribed timeframe, to internal and TS 16949 standards
• Adhere to proper testing documentation practices
• Form and maintain statistical records in accordance with TS 16949 procedures.
• Ensure laboratory adheres to TS 16949 requirements
• Coordinate external testing activities
• Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Maintain Laboratory production levels to standard.
• Update and maintain Laboratory manual and scope
• Oversee laboratory manpower requirements, hiring, scheduling and planning
• Responsible for technician task delegation, coaching, training, safety, performance, corrective action
• Conduct regular performance appraisals.
• Ensure laboratory houses adequate equipment and resources to meet company testing capacities and requirements
• Updated and maintain Laboratory equipment standards.
• Develop requirements for new laboratory equipment, create RFQ, attain quotations, kick-off and oversee procurement for entire projects.
• Create equipment work instructions and train laboratory technicians on proper and safe operation of laboratory equipment
• Maintain and update laboratory layout
• Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs.
• Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.
• Responsible for maintenance, repair and upgrades of laboratory equipment
• Maintain laboratory equipment list
• Maintain equipment files and all relevant documentation
• Maintain and coordinate schedule for calibration of all laboratory equipment and gauges
• Maintain inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
• Write reports, summaries, and protocols regarding experiments.
• Train Lab Technicians on report and summary writing requirements
• Review reports and provide to applicable departments
• Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.

Requirements

• Minimum Community College Degree in a related field and/or
• Minimum three years’ experience in a laboratory.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experiance with metal and plastic plating testing and weld cut and etch
• Experiance with metrology equipment (scanners, CMM, hand tools)
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of data processing.
• Ability to use and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of laboratory instrumentation, signal conditioning and data acquisition
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate applicable ethics and due diligence.
• Manage time effectively.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Mechanically inclined
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimum supervision