Quality Lab Supervisor

HTI is hiring a Plant Laboratory Supervisor for a leading automotive manufacturing facility in Anderson, SC. This role combines technical expertise, leadership responsibility, and direct interaction with customers, suppliers, and production teams.

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 annually (based on experience)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Occasional Weekends)

Location:

Anderson, SC

• Lead daily laboratory operations and supervise laboratory technicians
• Oversee product and process testing to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards
• Support PPAP qualifications for new products, materials, and paint processes
• Perform and review laboratory testing, measurements, and reporting activities
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations to support production and quality objectives
• Maintain laboratory testing methods, documentation, and OEM‑specific standards
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and compliant with customer requirements
• Manage product requalification testing and customer master sample preservation
• Support supplier quality activities, incoming inspections, and customer quality requirements
• Lead and support Paint‑In processes, color matching, and new color approvals
• Train production personnel and laboratory staff on testing methods and quality controls
• Participate in audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality roadmap activities
• Serve as a key liaison between customers, suppliers, production, and quality teams

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of laboratory, quality, or manufacturing experience in an industrial environment
• Experience working with paint systems, coatings, plastics, or automotive manufacturing preferred
• Strong understanding of laboratory testing methods, quality systems, and technical reporting
• Experience supporting customer and supplier quality initiatives
• Knowledge of PPAP, quality documentation, and manufacturing quality standards
• Experience with equipment calibration, measurement systems, and testing equipment maintenance
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze technical issues and drive effective corrective actions

• Competitive salary ranging from $70,000-$85,000 based on experience
• Stable first‑shift schedule with occasional weekend support
• Leadership opportunity within a global automotive manufacturing organization
• Exposure to advanced quality systems, laboratory technologies, and customer‑facing projects
• Career growth opportunities and a collaborative team environment focused on quality excellence

If you're ready to take the next step in your quality career and lead a critical function within a growing automotive operation, apply today with HTI.