Quality Lab Supervisor
A leading chemicals manufacturing company in the greater Louisville, KY area is seeking a Quality Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations and lead a team of technicians within a fast-paced chemical production environment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely testing, maintaining compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across lab processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the quality control laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow and timely release of results
- Supervise, coach, and develop laboratory personnel across multiple shifts, including scheduling, training, and performance management
- Maintain and improve laboratory procedures, analytical methods, and testing protocols to ensure consistency and reliability of results
- Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and external regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, GMP, or customer specifications)
- Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance
- Partner cross-functionally with production, engineering, and R&D teams to support process improvement and resolve quality issues
- Lead investigations into non-conformances, out-of-spec results, and customer complaints; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Monitor lab KPIs, throughput, and quality metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the lab
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline required
- 5+ years of experience in a quality control or analytical laboratory within a manufacturing environment (chemicals preferred)
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising laboratory teams (strong preference for direct people management)
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., GC, spectroscopy, titrations, viscosity testing)
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, documentation, and audit readiness practices
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across teams
Preferred Skills
- Experience implementing or improving SOPs, training programs, or lab workflows
- Familiarity with LIMS, SAP, or other quality/data systems
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities
- Proven ability to balance production demands with laboratory integrity
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