Quality Supervisor

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.  

 

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  

 

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.  

 

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.  

 

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. 

Summary/General Job Description/Mission:   

 

The Quality Control Lab Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation of the QC laboratory which supports testing of raw materials, in-process materials and finished goods on a daily basis.  The Lab Supervisor assures that personnel, supplies and procedures are available and meet ISO9001, IATF16949, EHS and Customer requirements.   

 

 

Responsibilities Related to the Job:   

• Scheduling of daily testing priorities 

• Ordering of supplies 

• Review and approval of time sheet and vacation requests.   

• Assures lab staffing is adequate to meet production requirements 

• Assures accurate compilation of Certificates of Analysis for customers 

• Maintenance of Paradigm document control software, SAP QM and NWA Quality Analyst software as necessary to keep specs and control limits updated.   

• Assures training of technicians in test methods. Maintains training records in Paradigm. 

• Works with the Quality Manager, Engineering or R&D on GR&R and other improvement projects.  

Required Qualifications and Knowledge:   

• BS in Science or Engineering.   

• Previous experience in managing a lab or prior laboratory experience and demonstrated capability to lead  

• Good math and science capabilities. Must have statistical experience.  

• Good computer skills as individual will work with Word, Excel, SAP, Paradigm, NWA. 

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time when computer work is required. 

• Ability to interact with lab personnel  

• Must have knowledge of chemicals, safe handling, SDS, Hazard Communication, OSHA / EPA and DEC requirements as they pertain to the chemical laboratory.  

Travel Requirements:   

• Minimal to none. 

 

Competencies/Job Skills:   

• Ability to communicate well in both verbal and written skills. 

• Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints. 

• Demonstrated strong project management skills. 

 

 

Location

Penn Yan, NY

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