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EmergencyMD

QA Laboratory Supervisor

EmergencyMD, Vicksburg, Mississippi, us, 39182

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We are a great company with great pay and great benefits.

Ergon Refining, Inc. is a relationship‑driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations in Flowood and Vicksburg, MS and worldwide sales; we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.

Ergon Refining, Inc., in Vicksburg is currently looking for QA Laboratory Supervisor. The primary objective is to ensure that all lab technicians are adequately trained and proficient at the required test methods while also having supervision responsibility for the on‑shift technicians including scheduling, coaching, mentoring, and training. The QA Lab Supervisor will be responsible for training QA Lab Tech Trainees, training existing technicians for advancement, proficiency checks on current technicians, and the development of training material.

Position Duties

Provide supervision for QA Lab Technicians including but not limited to scheduling, coaching, mentoring, managing leave requests, hiring, and justifying staffing

Conduct coaching sessions with QA Lab Technicians at least 3 times per year

Provide insight to QA Lab Area Manager and Management on employee performance and progression

Approve and manage time for QA Lab Technicians in conjunction with the HR department

Practice good laboratory safety habits and participate in all safety training as required

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment always

Practice good laboratory safety habits and participate in all safety training as required

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment always

Maintain and follow ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 related standard practices and procedures

Organize schedules of QA Lab Tech Trainees until they are released on shift

Coordinate onboarding activities for QA Lab Tech Trainees with the ERI training department

Development of training materials for all QA Lab Technician levels including workbooks, schedules, and curriculum to be approved by QA Lab Area Manager

Delivering training content to all lab technicians as required

Perform a rotation on nights as the last observation step of QA Lab Tech Trainees initial training

Coordination of new hire training executed by another technician that has been signed off as a qualified trainer

Coordinate scheduling with the QA Lab Area Manager to allow existing lab technicians to train up a level

Performing training for promotion of existing QA Lab Technicians

Endorsing training certifications for all QA Lab Technician levels

Implementing and executing recertification program to ensure QA Lab Technician proficiency over time

Assisting in audit preparation by reviewing required test methods with the assigned QA Lab Technician(s)

Attend training courses and conferences as needed for professional development

Position Qualifications

Four (4) year bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience as determined by the QA Laboratory Area Manager and Process Technical Services Manger

Minimum of five (5) years of experience with petroleum lab equipment and ASTM methods

Qualified as a Sr. QA Lab Technician or QA Lab Staff Member

Knowledge of petroleum products, the petroleum industry, statistics and computer skills are helpful

Good communication skills with managers and employees required

Must have successfully completed and passed a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE)

Ergon Refining, Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401k matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing.

Employment offer contingent upon pre‑employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Position to be filled: QA Laboratory Supervisor

Location: Vicksburg, MS

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