Textile QC Lab Lead — Quality & Innovation

BGF Industries, Inc; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to liaise with the Quality Control Manager and supervise lab operations within a fiberglass textile division.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with travel to customers or vendors as needed. The candidate should have a BS in Textile Chemistry or related Engineering, plus at least one year of supervisory experience, and possess strong communication skills to support production scheduling and equipment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BS Degree in Textile Chemistry, Chemical or related Engineering preferred.
• One year supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Quality Control Manager as needed to discuss Safety, Quality, Production, Scheduling and Equipment.
• Maintain assigned areas of responsibility in a clean, safe work environment.
• Maintain QC Lab and Calibration systems to ensure product meets requirements.
• Communicate Quality performance to manufacturing areas to aid in corrective action and improvement.
• Lead and assist in quality problem investigations, resolutions and dispositions.
• Communicate with customers on quality related issues as needed.
• Travel to customers or vendors for quality related issues as needed.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and update all laboratory equipment.
• Manage lab supplies and supporting work from Process Engineers.
• Monitor data trends in chemicals, yarn, & fabric properties; report concerns to relevant depts.

Skills

Quality control

Communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

BS in Textile Chemistry

High School Diploma

Job description

BGF Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to liaise with the Quality Control Manager and supervise lab operations within a fiberglass textile division.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with travel to customers or vendors as needed. The candidate should have a BS in Textile Chemistry or related Engineering, plus at least one year of supervisory experience, and possess strong communication skills to support production scheduling and equipment