Lab Supervisor

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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

• 401K Match:
  Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance:
  Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation:
  We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Workwear:
  For your safety and well-being we provide the proper clothing and equipment.
• Education Reimbursement:
  Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.

LaGrange, GA

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

• Lead and coordinate daily laboratory activities related to raw materials, rubber compounds, and product testing.
• Analyze testing data and material performance trends to identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Establish, validate, and maintain laboratory test methods, specifications, and control limits.
• Review, investigate, and complete Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs) related to raw materials, rubber compounds, and production batches.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, software, and testing systems are properly maintained, calibrated, and operating effectively.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production, engineering, quality, and materials teams, with a strong focus on troubleshooting material and process-related issues.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to investigate defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new material qualifications, material changes, and formulation development activities.
• Oversee laboratory mixing and testing activities to ensure compliance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, records, and reports in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop laboratory technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of laboratory activities.
• Prioritize laboratory resources and workloads to meet project timelines and production needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and problem-solving methodologies.
• Serve as a backup to the Materials Development Manager as needed and perform additional duties to support business objectives.
• Directly supervise laboratory technicians and other assigned personnel.
• Provide training, coaching, performance feedback, and development support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Coordinate work assignments, schedules, and resource allocation to meet departmental objectives.

• Associate's degree required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Prior laboratory experience required, preferably within a manufacturing, rubber, polymer, or materials development environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of laboratory testing methods, data analysis, and quality management…