Job DescriptionBAE Systems is hiring for a Lab Supervisor to support our chemical manufacturing operation at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA. In this role as a Lab Supervisor, you will provide leadership to the Product Assurance Lab and its Lab Technicians.
Your included duties:
- Oversee and manage a staff of up to 12 Laboratory Techs on a rotating schedule;
- Mentor and lead the team through daily work processes and troubleshooting;
- Ensure continued registration to ISO 9001;
- Act as the point of contact for external and internal customers regarding product quality issues;
- Strive for continuous improvement, drive down cost of poor quality, and improve efficiency while maintaining a strong "Safety First" culture;
- Work with local stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of the quality management system (QMS);
- Through the Quality team, continually work to reduce quality escapement risk, modernize and enhance analytical and inspection capabilities, and improve efficiencies and business processes.
Note about Schedule: The Lab Supervisor supports on the 2nd Shift, 6:00 PM to 3:30 AM, on a 9/80 Schedule. The Lab Techs the Supervisor supports are on a 12-hour Rotating Schedule.
Required Skills and Education- Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and four years applicable experience, or the overall equivalent;
- Familiar with government owned, contractor operated manufacturing sites in the Army industrial base;
- Product quality experience pursuant to government contracts in energetics industry or chemical manufacturing setting;
- Leadership experience as a Team Lead, Supervisor, Manager, or similar;
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel;
- Highly efficient data entry, data management, and data analysis skills;
- Proficient in statistical analysis;
- Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail;
- Highly effective communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to interact and disseminate information with individuals at all levels in the organization;
- Able to support 2nd shift hours.
Preferred Skills and Education- Bachelor's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or a Master's degree preferred.
Benefits InformationEmployee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
