Quality Lab Supervisor

Quality Lab Supervisor

Play a key role and contribute to a results-driven team by maintaining product quality, improving process capability, and ensuring alignment with established quality systems and manufacturing standards.

We Have:

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans - Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Annual Bonus
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

Your Qualifications:

• Two- or four-year degree in Engineering, Quality, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in steel manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years of Quality experience, including customer specifications, testing requirements, and compliance standards
• Ability to develop and manage a team.
• Strong understanding of steel manufacturing processes (melting, casting, rolling, finishing, or related operations)
• Knowledge of steel grades, product applications, and end-use requirements
• Experience with lab equipment, testing processes, and troubleshooting quality-related issues
• Proven experience with failure analysis and leading corrective actions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis for trend reporting
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present data and findings to leadership

Your Purpose:

The Quality Lab Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement of quality-related processes. This role supports adherence to customer specifications, drives failure analysis and corrective actions, and ensures consistent execution of quality standards across operations. This position will report directly to the Quality Manager and work closely with Department Superintendents, the Quality team, and cross-functional partners.

What You Will Impact:

• Drive consistency and accountability across quality processes
• Improve product quality and reduce variability in manufacturing operations
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Strengthen compliance with customer requirements and internal quality standards
• Contribute to a safer, more efficient, and higher-performing production environment

Your Work:

• Develop, document, and maintain quality-related standard operating procedures, including process control standards, testing procedures, and job aids
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal standards, and testing requirements
• Perform routine and unscheduled audits of processes and workforce adherence to quality standards
• Lead and support failure analysis investigations and corrective action implementation (QIS methodology)
• Track and analyze quality performance metrics, identify trends, and communicate findings to leadership
• Maintain and manage training matrices to ensure proper training on quality standards and procedures
• Coach operators, technicians, and supervisors on quality expectations, testing methods, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and laboratory teams to improve product quality and process consistency
• Support initiatives related to quality improvement, cost control, safety, and environmental compliance
• Assist in sustaining and improving business system standards

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