Quality Laboratory Supervisor

Summary The 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. 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