Analytical Quality Operations Supervisor; Chemical Manufacturing

Analytical Quality Operations Supervisor (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location:

Beaumont, TX

Reports to:

Operations Manager Compensation: $90,000 – $95,000 + bonus + benefits

At Chemtrade, safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship guide every decision we make. We’re powered by a diverse team that values inclusion, innovation, and meaningful work. If you’re ready to lead a high-impact lab operation while mentoring talent and elevating product quality, this role is for you.

A day in the life

You start by scanning overnight control room results, prioritizing analyses, and coaching your team on method execution. Mid-morning, you verify test adherence, sign off on COAs for outgoing shipments, and coordinate SBS lot assignments with customers. After lunch, you tackle an out-of-spec investigation, document findings in DMS (SharePoint), and schedule a calibration. You close the day planning a Lean Six Sigma improvement, checking inventory levels, and confirming an external lab engagement.

What you’ll own Supervise daily operations for the Main Laboratory and Control Room Laboratory to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction; direct the work of one Laboratory Technician.

Lead analytical testing for raw materials, in-process streams, and finished goods; ensure all analyses follow approved written procedures and compendia methods.

Write, revise, and maintain laboratory SOPs; train Analysts and provide documented qualifications, including annual certification on compendia methods.

Verify compliance with procedures; review and update test methods; coordinate outside laboratory testing and interpret results.

Investigate OOS results; provide written documentation for the Operations Manager and retain records in DMS (SharePoint).Maintain instruments in good repair; schedule maintenance; execute vendor-recommended action plans; procure new equipment when needed.

Manage laboratory inventories, obtain quotes, create purchase requisitions, and receive orders.

Maintain customer specifications, issue COAs for each shipment, and update customer specifications in SAP.Collaborate closely with customers on quality topics; coordinate SBS lotting and shipments.

Partner with Operations, Pumpers, Utility Mechanics, Traffic & Inventory Clerk, and Chemtrade Central Lab as needed; provide analytical support to troubleshoot plant operations.

Analyze storm water and summarize data for the monthly DMR (Discharge Monitoring Report) submission.

Introduce new laboratory chemicals and methods as needed; help ensure lab operations meet or exceed environmental and safety regulations.

Projects you’ll drive

Interaction modeling of site-manufactured products, including setup, measurements, data evaluation, summary, and distribution.

Method development and verification to meet customer specifications, partnering with instrumentation manufacturers and executing QA/QC for new procedures.

Initiatives to reduce laboratory hazardous waste.

Continuous improvement projects for the Main and Control Room Laboratories; implement new maintenance procedures/practices for lab equipment.

Active participation in Lean Six Sigma events focused on process improvement.

Quality systems leadership

Own the site’s NSF program: review raw materials, update registered formulations, maintain NSF files, submit annual samples, and interface with auditors.

Oversee ISO-related laboratory calibration systems; train toward Chemtrade ISO auditor status.

Lead the plant quality management system: interface with registrar and auditors, maintain corrective/preventive action (CAPA) systems, schedule internal audits, and facilitate quarterly management reviews.

Cross-coverage

Serve as backup to the Traffic & Inventory Coordinator during vacations/illness.

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