QC Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Full Time Chestertown, MD, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1043 Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly Job Title: QC Supervisor Departments: Quality Reports To: Quality Manager Main Function The QC Supervisor will oversee daily functions and personnel management in Spin QC labs at the Chestertown location. Qualifications and Job Requirements Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent including science/general chemistry courses. College education preferred. Must be a leader who has excellent people skills and communication skills. Must be able to work both independently and as a team and work overtime as needed. Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Must have demonstrated leadership ability. Must be computer literate, able to work with Microsoft applications, and able to learn and use company business software. Must be able to transport up to 40 pounds. Duties and Responsibilities Works in the laboratory to help with workload; this will include performing hands‑on laboratory tasks such as testing disks, making standards and vats, performing titrations, troubleshooting failures, etc. (It is to be understood that managing the departments/employees will not require 40 hours of the Spin QC Supervisor’s time each week; the remainder of time should be devoted to working hands‑on directly with your department/employees in any laboratory activities and completing special projects as needed.) Maintains records of each employee’s attendance (including vacation, sick time, time off without pay, overtime, etc.). Reviews timecards for accuracy and approval and submits them in a timely manner to Payroll for processing. Assists employees with questions or problems they have regarding work assignments, priorities, safety, personnel issues, etc. Coaches and develops staff, fosters a team atmosphere. Separates friendship from business. Asserts oneself, rather than taking a passive approach to addressing issues. Counsels employees when necessary and recommends to Management such personnel actions as disciplinary action, transfer, termination of employment, etc. Documents any issues, counseling efforts, etc. Evaluates employees using the Company’s performance appraisal system. Oversees training and orientation of new employees and offers additional training as needed. Offers re‑training when necessary. Sets up and maintains cross training of staff. Participates in the hiring process for new technicians by attending interviews/tours and giving input on candidates’ ability to perform the job and fit in well with the team. Daily Functions Assigns daily tasks and room assignments to QC technicians. Actively fills in to cover absences and requests help from Spin QC backups if necessary. Checks on the team throughout the day to be sure that any issues (equipment, people issues, chemicals, product issues, safety, etc.) are addressed promptly. Assures the QC staff is following the SOPs and guidelines for Spin QC. Seeks advice from R&D when needed to determine whether chemicals need adjusting or whether Spin production needs to be temporarily placed on hold until problem is resolved and handles accordingly. Makes data‑driven pass/hold/fail decisions on tested samples. Provides recommended corrective actions to production based on test results and troubleshooting guide. Communicates all issues to the Quality Manager, Operations, and/or R&D in a timely manner. Prepares standards and vats used in the daily testing of Spin disks and performs titrations. Oversees QC room set up for each room during product change over and at the beginning of every shift. Manages meter usage ensuring only qualified meters are used and appropriate meters are selected for each test. Reports all meter issues using the broken meter form and sends broken meters to the meter department for inspection and maintenance. Notifies R&D support of immediate meter concerns. Conducts performance tests on startup and hourly disk samples and records all performance data on data sheets and logs. Interprets data and makes reagent adjustments as needed and records such adjustments data sheets and logs. Ensures that all paper and electronic QC documents (e.g., QC data sheets, QC Client Software) and Spin room logs are completed accurately and the same day the work is done. Assures that the daily task checklist is completed each day, including end‑of‑shift activities, making sure labs are clean and in good working order for the next shift. Conducts and ensures completion of investigations when results are out of specification or for other failures identified in the lab. Performs and oversees testing of held disk samples. Actively participates in and proactively seeks special projects for self and team during down time, which may include and is not limited to complaint investigation/testing, raw material or shipping & receiving inspections, R&D projects, QA projects. Provides support for production bag line as needed. Performs other quality‑related tasks as assigned by Quality Management. Participates in lean activities, including but not limited to: Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5‑day event. 5‑S program in department or other areas assigned. DMAICs. Continuously looks for ways to improve both the departments and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company’s operations and develops/implements DMAICs accordingly. Encourages staff to participate in all the above. Conducts oneself professionally and leads by example. Maintains confidentiality of company information and personnel information. When in doubt, does not share information until one has asked whether it is appropriate to do so. Assists other departments as needed. Complies with all Company policies (e.g., personnel, safety, etc.). Performs other duties in support of business needs as assigned. (Such duties may or may not be essential functions of the job.) Environmental Factors & Physical Demands Works indoors in a laboratory setting. Requires walking, standing, sitting, reading, writing, transporting up to 40 pounds, operating a computer and working with chemicals, glassware, and lab instruments. Requires good manual dexterity, supervisory, communication, judgment, decision making and troubleshooting skills, ability to multi‑task and attention to detail. Work‑life and Culture LaMotte Company, a 100+ year‑old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing Premier Water Analysis solutions, operates in Newark, DE; Chestertown, MD; and Warwick, UK. Our products are used worldwide to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications. LaMotte offers a range of shifts such as mornings, afternoons, evenings, and 12‑hour shifts between both facilities to fit employee needs. Paid time off includes vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Employee events include holiday events, employee appreciation events, community events, and employee engagement activities. Full‑time employees who regularly work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for employer‑provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full‑time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match. Chestertown, MD Facility Rates Salary information provided is based on general guidelines. LaMotte considers all factors, including scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, and key skills, as well as market and business considerations. E‑E‑O Statement LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evolving Solution Services