Quality Lab Supervisor

HTI is hiring a Plant Laboratory Supervisor for a leading automotive manufacturing facility in Anderson, SC. This role combines technical expertise, leadership responsibility, and direct interaction with customers, suppliers, and production teams. Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 annually (based on experience) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Occasional Weekends) Location: Anderson, SC What You'll Do Lead daily laboratory operations and supervise laboratory technicians Oversee product and process testing to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards Support PPAP qualifications for new products, materials, and paint processes Perform and review laboratory testing, measurements, and reporting activities Analyze test results and provide recommendations to support production and quality objectives Maintain laboratory testing methods, documentation, and OEM‑specific standards Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and compliant with customer requirements Manage product requalification testing and customer master sample preservation Support supplier quality activities, incoming inspections, and customer quality requirements Lead and support Paint‑In processes, color matching, and new color approvals Train production personnel and laboratory staff on testing methods and quality controls Participate in audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality roadmap activities Serve as a key liaison between customers, suppliers, production, and quality teams What You Need Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience 2+ years of laboratory, quality, or manufacturing experience in an industrial environment Experience working with paint systems, coatings, plastics, or automotive manufacturing preferred Strong understanding of laboratory testing methods, quality systems, and technical reporting Experience supporting customer and supplier quality initiatives Knowledge of PPAP, quality documentation, and manufacturing quality standards Experience with equipment calibration, measurement systems, and testing equipment maintenance Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Ability to analyze technical issues and drive effective corrective actions What We Offer Competitive salary ranging from $70,000-$85,000 based on experience Stable first‑shift schedule with occasional weekend support Leadership opportunity within a global automotive manufacturing organization Exposure to advanced quality systems, laboratory technologies, and customer‑facing projects Career growth opportunities and a collaborative team environment focused on quality excellence If you're ready to take the next step in your quality career and lead a critical function within a growing automotive operation, apply today with HTI. #J-18808-Ljbffr HTI - Human Technologies, Inc.