Quality Supervisor

Job Title: Quality Supervisor

Location: Huntsville, AL

• Assigns tasks and duties to Lab personnel as needed.
• Trains and coaches Lab technicians and personnel.
• Responsible for procedure development as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• Evaluates all types of test data as required, make decisions for re-testing, and evaluate unexpected or questionable data.
• Responsible for incorporating new instrumentation or instrument upgrades as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• Develops, tests, and documents testing methods for instrument upgrades/new instrumentation. Trains lab personnel on new instrument operations.
• Assures proper care of instrumentation. Monitors instrument maintenance, responsible for instrument repair and preventative maintenance.
• Is responsible for revising departmental ISO documentation as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• Completes internal quality audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• May serve as a team leader or facilitator for process improvement, cost reduction, and lean manufacturing programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Analytical balances
• Light and electron microscope imaging systems.
• Metallography sample preparation. Metallurgical testing.
• AA, XRF, and DCP spectrometers
• Physical testing apparatus: FSSS, Ro‑Tap (Sieve analysis), Hall Flow, Powder Density.
• Carbon, Sulfur, Oxygen, and Nitrogen analysis instrumentation.
• Microwave Digestion system
• Sintering furnace operation; CNC press operation.

• Supervisory and Leadership skills
• Knowledge of measuring and testing techniques.
• Advanced mathematical skills
• Knowledge of inorganic chemistry, knowledge of metallurgy is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly competent in using Microsoft programs. Able to analyze network programs supporting lab and manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and test data distribution.
• Must be detail‑oriented and able to work under pressure in a demanding fast‑paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or Engineering preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with previous supervisory experience in a powder processing environment.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.