Lab QC Supervisor

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us. We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests.

Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

Supervision of Quality Department/Laboratory Direct supervision and direction of laboratory staff in daily workload and task assignment.

Ensure work schedules and time keeping is accurately maintained.

Supervise projects and special analysis as assigned.

Conduct preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on laboratory equipment as required Quality Control Testing

Maintain and oversee system to accurately sample, measure and document chemical and physical properties on all types of raw in-process and finished products following established laboratory guidelines.

Effectively communicate analysis results.

Interpretation of what is normal and acceptable product quality; recognizing when results deviate from these levels.

Determine quality disposition of product as needed for out of spec and returned material

Work with mining, production, and sales on quality issues.

Responding to customer complaints concerning technical data Training and Development

Assist laboratory technicians in understanding test procedures, data entry and reporting requirements.

Develop, train, and mentor laboratory technicians to improve competency, efficiency, and contributed value to LNA.

Trains technicians (and others as required) on laboratory specific safety and health hazards and their mitigation (i.e. chemicals, acid/base reactivity, etc.)

Reports, Record Keeping and Compliance Maintaining accurate inventory of all operating supplies and consumables.

Provide leadership in regard to compliance with company policies and standards on Safety, Health, and Environment.

Customer Interaction Communicate with customers in regard to product quality Issuing Certificate of Analysis as requested by customers in a timely fashion.

ISO 9001 Compliance Maintain and improve upon existing Quality Management System to ensure continued certification.

Lead an effective internal audit program Participate in internal contract reviews as the facilities’ designated Quality Representative Participate in management review activities, ensuring proper documentation is maintained per the requirements of the standard.

Maintain an effective document control program Chemical Safety Reporting (Safety Data Sheets) Maintain the system for chemical safety communications for the facility Lead internal audits to ensure continued compliance Perform other duties as assigned.

Good leader or supervisor experience is highly desired.

Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, rotating shifts, if required.

Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

Must be able to improve working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, cost) and increase subordinates’ skills and capabilities

Must improve and maintain a system of quality control, standard operating procedure, safety, and performance management

Working knowledge of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and its’ requirements.

Must serve as designated management rep for ISO registered system.

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