Lab Supervisor

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with plants in North Jackson, OH, Dunkirk, NY, and Titusville, PA. Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft quality low alloy steels for use in a variety of industries, some you may know: Boeing, Ford, Chrysler, CAT, Toshiba, and GE Energy to name a few. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.

Health Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug - 1 st day of employment

Life Insurance – 1 st day of employment

Company Contribution Pension Plan

Profit Sharing

401(k) with Match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

SUPERVISOR LABORATORY/BRIDGEVILLE

Primary Objective

To oversee and assist in the coordination of Lab personnel, increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide daily work assignments/supervision for hourly Lab department employees.
• Reporting of Lab procedures / efficiencies
• Maintain up-to-date training of the Lab Technicians
• Monitor and report test progress through the Laboratory
• Ensure all scheduled tests are completed according to the approved test procedures and approve and release all confirming tests
• Effectively communicate department goals, achievements, problems, solutions, written practices, and changes
• Schedule employees in order to meet production needs
• Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, quality, and working environments
• Issue purchase requisitions for Lab supplies
• Plan and maintain production schedules
• Enforce Company policies and procedures (i.e., Safety, Quality, etc.)
• Analyze and resolve work problems and assist employees in solving work problems
• Recommend personnel actions (i.e., promotions, disciplinary, etc.)
• Maintain time and production records
• Instruct and ensure that employees are practicing safe work habits
• Coordinate repairs with central maintenance or outside technicians
• Coordinate waste acid disposal
• Develop new machining / sample preparation techniques and needed
• Maintain calibration program for the entire department.
• Operate Chemical testing equipment as necessary when needed (Leco, XRF, OE)
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and initiate repairs as needed
  
  

Experience/Education

• 2-5 Years of relevant Lab experience
• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study, but a related technical degree is preferred
• In lieu of degree, a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a Lab environment
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably in a Union environment
• Previous supervisory experience
• Fluent in Microsoft software
• Previous knowledge of the steel-making process
• Previous experience in Lab testing in the steel industry.
  
  

Physical Abilities

• Must be flexible to work off shifts, overtime, and occasional Saturdays
• Must be able to stand/walk at least 50% of the workday
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment
• Ability to work around chemicals.
  
  

U niversal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status