What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Supervisor position at Badger Foundry Company?
Role: Lab Supervisor is required to oversee sand test (Greensand and No-bake) which complies with internal specifications. Manage/oversee chemistry controls for Gray and Ductile iron and assist in metallurgical evaluation to comply with customer and internal specifications.
Primary responsibility:
· Provide leadership and management skills to supervise and train Lab Technicians.
· Work directly with customers and suppliers on material requirements.
· Track/report on chemistry and sand properties.
· Assist with quoting process to identify proper chemistry and or technical requirements.
· Assist Manufacturing with improvements on existing work.
· Monitor and manage lab equipment to maintain compliance (Spectrometer, Leco, Testing equipment).
· Support manufacturing on Proper techniques and selection of alloys, pig iron, metallics, refractory, bond, sand and resin.
· Support and assist in ductile and gray iron processes.
· Provide technical support to plant personnel.
· Create and manage daily ductile schedule.
· Issue Material Certifications.
Qualifications:
· 5 years of foundry experience.
· Experienced gray and ductile iron chemistry.
· Able to interpret customer supplied specifications to determine foundry capability, process methods.
· Capable of working with Suppliers and developing specifications for purchased raw materials.
· Ability read and interpret microstructure (gray and ductile).
· Experienced in supervision, training and leadership.
· Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
· Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve process quality defects.
· Highly organized. Able to manage multiple projects to satisfy timelines.
· Excellent communication skills. Able to represent Badger Foundry and communicate with customers and suppliers
· Maintain Lab records.
· Possess excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
· Support Quality Manager and Quality Management System.
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K , 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person