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Quality Laboratory Supervisor

Ingevity
Covington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026
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Quality

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring others, and using data to make decisions? If so, the Quality Laboratory Supervisor Role with Ingevity may be for you! We're looking for a Quality Laboratory Supervisor to join our Covington, VA site. We need someone who is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and ensuring the highest standards of product quality. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled laboratory team, influence manufacturing performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact our business and customers.

You'll be joining a team that values safety, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your leadership capabilities, and help shape the future of our quality and laboratory operations.

What You'll Do

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of laboratory professionals in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.
  • Guide daily laboratory operations to deliver accurate and timely results that support production and customer needs.
  • Champion quality systems and best practices while helping maintain compliance with established standards.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate issues, solve problems, and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Use data, testing results, and statistical tools to identify opportunities for improvement and drive operational excellence.
  • Support the advancement of laboratory capabilities through process improvements, new technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

  • A background in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in laboratory, manufacturing, or quality-focused environments.
  • The ability to lead, influence, and develop others while building strong working relationships.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of quality systems, laboratory testing methods, and data-driven decision-making.

What Will Help You Stand Out

  • Experience leading teams or projects.
  • Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC, MSA, Lean, or Six Sigma.
  • Experience with systems such as SAP, Proficy, Minitab, Power BI, Ignition, or similar platforms.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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