Laboratory Supervisor

LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

1.0 Corporate Job Title

Laboratory Supervisor

2.0 Reporting Relationships

Laboratory Manager

3.0 Position Summary

Assists Management in the responsibility for all day-to-day laboratory operations. Represents the policies, ethics, and culture of the company in a leadership role. Assists and understudies Lab Manager through closely monitoring lab-related customer service, troubleshooting, and problem solving. Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products

4.0 Minimum Requirements

Bachelor s degree from four-year college or university or Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

5.0 Responsibilities

Ensures all lab staff has adequate resources to perform all aspects of work required.

Ensures all lab staff are adequately trained to safely perform all required job functions and that competency records are maintained.

Ensures compliance with all corporate policy procedures in the laboratory.

Assists Lab Manager regarding sales, profits, costs and expenses to meet/ exceed budgeted financial expectations for the laboratory.

Provides employee motivation and champions the Quality system, including SQC, Calibrations, Quality Assurance, Training, and Round Robins.

Communicates with lab staff and management to promote empowerment and accountability.

Obtains and maintains an in-depth knowledge of local market requirements.

Understands customer requirements and organizes lab procedures, schedules and staffing to provide for meeting/exceeding same.

Fosters customer confidence in CCC laboratory work.

Supports the ISO certificate(s) and manages corrective/preventive actions.

Reviews local laboratory operations for all aspects of the continuous improvement process.

Recommends measures to improve testing procedures, use of equipment, and needs for new equipment. Conducts research to develop custom procedures as needed, working in conjunction with senior lab management.

Maintains open communication with the Lab Manager.

Represents CCC by appearance and conduct. Behaves ethically at all times; Ensures compliance in all areas

Ensures laboratory practices meet or exceed company policy and industry standards.

Establishes or adjusts work schedules to meet testing requirements and control costs.

Assists with maintaining time, training, calibration, QC and testing records.

Other duties as may be assigned by Lab Management, and/or senior management.

6.0 Fitness for Duty Physical Demands

Workday may consist of 8-12 hours however this can vary day to day and shift to shift. Some of the retain work is performed outdoors, wearing full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and could include possible exposure to high and low temperatures for a prolonged duration of time. Laboratory work is normally performed indoors under climate-controlled conditions.

All times listed in the table below are approximate.

Maximum Lift-Floor to knee; Knuckle to waist; Waist to shoulder

Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hours.

Walking

Weight Up to 45 lbs. -Duration/Day Up to 10 hours

Pushing-Pulling

Weight Variable-Duration/Day Up to 1 hour

Carrying

Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 2 hours

Ascend/Descend Ladder/Stair

Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hour

Extended Reach

Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hour

Standing

Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 12 hours

Crouch/Squat/Knee

Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hour

Tool use

Weight 5-8 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hour

Sitting

Weight 5-8 lbs. -Duration/Day Up to 6 hours

Driving

Weight N/A- Duration/Day Up to 6 hours

All are required to perform this position

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