Laboratory Supervisor / Technician

Tenaris

$88K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Metallurgy, Material Science, or Engineering preferred
  • Experience in steel manufacturing preferred
  • 2-3 years' experience in a similar lab environment
  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience is a strong asset
  • Knowledge of ASTM standards and testing methods
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead laboratory operations during assigned shifts for safe and high-quality performance
  • Supervise employees, coordinate schedules, and ensure effective coverage
  • Perform laboratory analyses for quality control of raw materials and products
  • Maintain and ensure reliable operation of testing equipment
  • Accurately maintain test records and production data
  • Support production teams in compliance with quality management systems
  • Implement laboratory testing practices per ASTM standards and internal procedures

Benefits

  • Health and dental coverage
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Performance-based and company bonuses
  • Vacation and personal time off
  • Wellness program
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Laboratory Supervisor / Technician

LOCATION: Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Canada

DEPARTMENT: Quality

Role

As a Laboratory Supervisor / Technician, you will be responsible for leading laboratory activities during assigned shifts, ensuring accurate testing, quality compliance, and alignment with production objectives. The position combines hands-on laboratory work with shift leadership, process monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support laboratory operations during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality performance
  • Supervise and guide employees during the assigned shift, providing direction, support, and oversight of daily activities. Coordinate shift schedules, assign responsibilities, and ensure effective coverage across lab and production support activities
  • Perform laboratory analyses at all stages of manufacturing to support quality control of raw materials and finished products
  • Ensure all sampling, analytical, and monitoring equipment is properly maintained and operating reliably
  • Maintain accurate test records, including start-up and production data
  • Support production teams to ensure compliance with quality management system requirements
  • Implement and monitor laboratory testing practices in accordance with ASTM standards and Tenaris internal procedures
  • Maintain systems and documentation required to support ISO 17025 laboratory certification
  • Analyze QA/QC data to assess product quality and identify improvement opportunities
  • Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of technical and process-related issues
  • Conduct metallurgical analyses, including failure investigations of mill equipment
  • Support plant trials and testing to determine root causes and identify process improvements
  • Contribute to initiatives focused on productivity improvement, scrap reduction, cost savings, and process optimization
  • Monitor key process indicators (e.g., productivity, utilization, downtime, rejections) and drive performance improvements
  • Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and work instructions


Qualifications:
  • Post-Secondary education in Metallurgy, Material Science or Engineering preferred
  • Experience in steel manufacturing preferred
  • 2-3 years' experience working in a similar environment; previous lab experience preferred
  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience is considered as a strong asset
  • Knowledge of ASTM standards, testing methods, and procedures
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Fantastic trouble shooting, and problems solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required


Schedule & Working Conditions:
  • 10hr shifts and rotating weekends. Flexibility based on business needs will be required.
  • Work is performed in a laboratory within a steel manufacturing mill


Compensation

The salary range for this role is $88,000.00 - $110,000.00 CAD.

Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market considerations.

In addition to base pay, Tenaris offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, retirement savings plans, performance-based and company bonuses, vacation and personal time off, wellness program, professional development opportunities, and more.

Job Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team

If your experience and knowledge match our requirements, please apply

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