Quality Assurance Lab Manager AluChem, Inc. - 4.8 Cincinnati, OH Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off 401(k) 4% Match Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Production data analysis Chemical Engineering Team supervision Quality control product testing Technical documentation Spreadsheets Product testing in engineering Laboratory equipment calibration Manufacturing facility experience Team development Managing laboratory teams Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Materials analysis (analytical chemistry specialty) Leading team collaboration initiatives Productivity software Chemical testing Managing product quality assurance teams General management Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Quality Assurance Lab Manager Salary:

$75,000 - $85,000 AluChem is a family-oriented manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Lab Manager to lead our laboratory and quality-control activities. This is a key leadership role for someone who enjoys combining technical laboratory work, people leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. The Quality Assurance Lab Manager will lead laboratory personnel, oversee product testing and quality documentation, support investigations and customer quality concerns, and partner with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure our products consistently meet company and customer requirements. What We Offer Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with FSA and HSA options Company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance 401(k) + 4% match Paid Holidays

+ Vacation Bonus Eligibility Small

+ Collaborative Leadership Team What You'll Do Lead, train, coach, schedule, and evaluate Quality Assurance laboratory employees. Oversee testing and inspection of incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished products. Ensure accurate, timely, and consistent sampling, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping. Oversee chemical analyses and the safe use, maintenance, calibration, and verification of laboratory and analytical equipment. Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other quality documentation. Develop, maintain, and improve laboratory procedures, work instructions, specifications, forms, and training materials. Monitor quality data and trends to identify issues, improvement opportunities, and potential risks. Partner with Production, Engineering, and management to investigate quality concerns, process issues, and nonconforming materials. Lead or support root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to product quality and customer complaints. Work with department leaders to determine the appropriate disposition of rejected or nonconforming material. Serve as a quality and technical resource for internal teams, customers, and suppliers. Support customer and supplier communications related to product quality, testing, specifications, and technical concerns. Manage laboratory supplies, equipment needs, outside testing, training needs, and the department budget. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment. Support continuous improvement efforts that improve product quality, reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, another relevant science or engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience. Experience in a laboratory, quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing environment. Experience with laboratory testing, sampling, chemical analysis, analytical equipment, calibration, and quality documentation. Ability to interpret technical specifications, test results, and quality data. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to lead others and work effectively across multiple departments. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel. Preferred Qualifications Five or more years of progressive quality, laboratory, or manufacturing experience. Prior leadership, supervisory, training, or employee-development experience. Experience in chemical processing, minerals, materials, industrial manufacturing, or a related environment. Experience investigating quality concerns, analyzing root causes, and implementing corrective actions. Experience working with Certificates of Analysis, quality databases, and customer specifications. AluChem is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Lab Supervision:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Cincinnati, OH 45215 (Required)

Work Location:

In person