Quality Supervisor

Ashland • Hopewell, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Lab Supervisor to join our Ashland LLC, Specialty Ingredients G.P. business at our Hopewell, Virginia site. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Quality function. This position will report to the Quality Manager. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Works with Quality Manager to establish annual performance goals for the Quality department and ensures achievement of goals. Supervises a staff of hourly Lab Technicians working a rotating shift schedule to accomplish the above duties. Oversees all aspects of Laboratory operations that contribute to the site’s production of high-quality products and ensures that current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) are in place and followed. Initiates out-of-spec investigations where appropriate. Coordinates efforts with others in the Quality department to maintain the needed documentation required to support continued ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, EXCiPACT and other certifications. Ensures that analytical laboratory methods are followed and that problems and questions are resolved. Ensures that all laboratory equipment and testing facilities are well maintained and in good working order. Provides training, instruction and adherence to analytical testing, safety procedures, ISO-9001:2015 standards and current good manufacturing practices(cGMP). Works to eliminate non-value-added work to increase efficiency in the Lab. Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures that pertain to lab personnel including attendance, overtime, illness, pay and vacations. Recognizes the successful efforts of employees to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve work processes. Participates in Quality, Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years’ laboratory experience is required.
• Must be well-versed in analytical laboratory testing, wet testing, analytical method development and chemical plant processes.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines and regulations, ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Proven supervisory skills, be an effective communicator, and have ability to interface well with employees at all levels.
• Holds working knowledge of current software systems, i.e. SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Works with Quality Manager to establish annual performance goals for the Quality department and ensures achievement of goals.
• Supervises a staff of hourly Lab Technicians working a rotating shift schedule to accomplish the above duties.
• Oversees all aspects of Laboratory operations that contribute to the site’s production of high-quality products and ensures that current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) are in place and followed.
• Initiates out-of-spec investigations where appropriate.
• Coordinates efforts with others in the Quality department to maintain the needed documentation required to support continued ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, EXCiPACT and other certifications.
• Ensures that analytical laboratory methods are followed and that problems and questions are resolved.
• Ensures that all laboratory equipment and testing facilities are well maintained and in good working order.
• Provides training, instruction and adherence to analytical testing, safety procedures, ISO-9001:2015 standards and current good manufacturing practices(cGMP).
• Works to eliminate non-value-added work to increase efficiency in the Lab.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures that pertain to lab personnel including attendance, overtime, illness, pay and vacations.
• Recognizes the successful efforts of employees to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve work processes.
• Participates in Quality, Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Benefits

• industry competitive salary and benefits
• pay-for-performance incentive plans
• a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level