Quality Lab Supervisor

Job Title:  Quality Lab Supervisor                               

Department Name: Quality and Product Regulatory

Business Unit:  Polyolefins

Reports to Title: U.S. Quality Leader                                        

Summary Statement

As the Site Quality Leader, lead the site leadership team and team members to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements per ISO 9001 and RC 14001.  Supervise the lab technician team to execute analytical tests and ensure analytical tools, equipment, and methods are calibrated and functioning in accordance with ASTM standards.  Develop, manage, and progress quality capital projects for the lab per the 5-Year Quality Projects Plan.  Champion the transition from traditional analytical to digital tool utilization for quality testing.  Manage four(4) direct reports and drive their progression / development to achieve high performing levels.

Responsibilities:       

• Manages high quality results and processes in the lab
• Ensures lab results, processes, and documents meet standardization requirements and are in accordance with ISO 9001, RC14001, and ASTM.
• Create new products in LIMS (LabSoft) and update product specs (PODS) to support product development trials or commercial product changes  
• Works with Commercial I&T and Sales Functions to manage final product lot disposition for Non-Conformances and Product Waivers
• Manages lab equipment reliability with robust SAP PM program for calibrations, certifications, and repairs
• Champions Management of Change (MOC) process for implementation of new equipment or improved analytical methods
• Manages and leads the development of lab-related procedures, policies, improvements, non-conformance RCAs, complaint investigations, and audit finding actions.
• Fulfills the role of Site Management System Representative to lead and facilitate annual Management System Review (MSR) for all site functions such as HES, Quality, Maintenance, and Process Operations.
• Facilitates monthly site leadership meetings to discuss IMPACT action item closure progress and timeline to complete.
• Manages site specific lab capital projects in the Quality 5-Year Capital Plan based on equipment criticality matrix and business needs. 
• Manages annual lab budget and % overtime to sustain business needs and work life balance for the team.
• Manages development of lab team members through PAs, job role progression, training, and certifications.
• Ensures Lab Training includes new digital Automation Technology used in Laboratory and management system of training is effective.  Demonstrate proficiency in new digital technology.
• Facilitates monthly HES SMP Meeting to review Leader Assessment findings and Team Improvement Plans.   

• Years of experience in the job discipline:  Minimum 5 years
• Total years work-related experiences:   Minimum 5 years                  
• Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry or technical function required
• Strong industrial background – manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of polymer product testing
• Knowledge and experience in processes and tools relevant for quality and capital project management
• Ability to influence team members and external contractors and build relationships / partnerships to support product quality and business capital improvements.
• Ability to engage, lead, and inspire team members.
• Proven organizational skills to plan and coordinate complex projects
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• High level of energy and personal drive
• Experience with the following:  Quality Control and Quality Management Systems
• Willingness to leverage skills to peers and coach team members.