Lab Supervisor – Finkl Steel Chicago

Reporting Quality Manager

The Laboratory Supervisor manages the day-to-day operations in the Chemical and Physical Laboratories and is responsible for assuring all testing is performed in compliance with industry and customer standards in order to certify product. He/she also trains and supervises the Lab Technicians. The Lab Supervisor has general duties within the Quality department

Duties Include:

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Physical and Chemical Laboratories
• Trains and supervises the Lab Technicians
• Reviews production orders against customer requirement and assigns and plans required tests.
• Performs production testing as required to cover for absences or workload surges.
• Ensures test equipment and written procedures are compliant with industry and customer standards.
• Responsible for ensuring calibration and general upkeep of equipment and maintaining inventory of consumables
• Coordinates contracted outside laboratory testing.
• All other duties assigned

Skill and Competency Requirements:

• Associates in Quality, Engineering or Technical field preferred or relevant work experience in mechanical testing laboratory
• High school diploma required
• Working experience (minimum 3 years) in comparable roles
• Knowledgeable in all types of chemical and physical testing of steel preferred
• Knowledgeable in CNC machining preferred
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail.
• Can prioritize work based on the delivery needs of the production department
• Strong background in Quality Assurance and Control preferred
• Supervisory or managerial experience preferred