US Lab Supervisor

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Full Time Mocksville, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Job Title:

Lab Supervisor

Schedule:

M-F

Who we are:

Since 1988, Avgol has been a global leader in providing ultra-lightweight spun-melt non-woven fabrics for the hygiene industry. Proudly serving markets such as baby diapers, adult incontinence, and feminine hygiene products, Avgol is committed to delivering top-quality materials and exceptional service. Our products contribute to the health and well-being of millions of babies, mothers, and senior citizens worldwide. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and global impact, Avgol continues to set the standard in the industry.

Job Summary:

The Lab Supervisor leads the day-to-day operations of the Quality Control laboratory and is accountable for safe, accurate, timely, and consistent inspection and testing activities. This position trains, develops, and manages laboratory personnel; establishes departmental priorities and performance expectations; maintains quality standards and specifications; and supports decisions involving nonconforming material. The role works closely with the Quality Manager, Lab Manager, Quality Engineer, Human Resources, Warehouse, production teams, and other business partners to solve problems, improve processes, and ensure reliable quality records and product disposition decisions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Direct all laboratory activities, assign work, establish priorities, set departmental goals, and monitor completion of daily responsibilities.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop Lab Technicians and other assigned Quality Control personnel on inspection methods, quality standards, systems, documentation, and safe work practices.
• Conduct timely performance discussions and appropriate reviews for direct reports; address performance, attendance, conduct, and staffing matters in partnership with the Quality Improvement Manager and Human Resources.
• Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, corrective action, and separation decisions for department employees in accordance with company policy and HR guidance.
• Facilitate the collection, summary, and analysis of quality data to support root-cause investigation, corrective action, and problem-solving activities.
• Maintain product, raw-material, and process specifications and ensure current requirements are clearly communicated to affected employees and departments.
• Evaluate and disposition suspected nonconforming material, including determining whether material should be downgraded, held, reworked, rejected, or approved to ship within assigned authority.
• Collaborate with Warehouse and other cross-functional teams to identify, control, document, and disposition nonconforming material.
• Review laboratory test results and related records in SAP and Quality Windows (QW) for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate follow-up.
• Troubleshoot certificate of analysis (COA) issues and coordinate corrections or escalation when documentation or test results do not meet requirements.
• Receive and review COAs for raw material delivered in each rail car, complete required documentation, and enter accurate information into QW.
• Ensure laboratory equipment inspections, verification, maintenance, and calibrations are performed and documented according to applicable standards and schedules.
• Develop inspection plans for new products and coordinate effective execution, documentation, and evaluation of laboratory trials.
• Facilitate monthly meetings with Quality employees to review performance, communicate quality issues, reinforce…