Lab Technician QC - Lead (Corsicana)

Starting Hourly Wage: $40.89 Hourly

We are currently looking for a multiple skilled Lab Technician QC - Lead to work out of our Corsicana, Texas facility. 

We offer a great benefits package, 401K and Tuition Reimbursement!

Do you strive to continually improve day after day and want to surround yourself with a like-minded team?  Do you want to be part of an organization that views people as the most important asset and serves others?  Do you want to serve your team and inspire them to grow and do great things?  If yes, Holcim Building Envelope Division is the right fit for you!

Holcim is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive product portfolio for commercial building performance solutions. 

Supervises various testing procedures in a laboratory environment for quality assurance.  Sets day-to-day objectives, organizes workflow, provides guidance, and supports achievement of goals for team.  Leverages prior experience to solve issues using latitude of existing guidelines, also recommending changes within specialization policies/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily functions of the quality laboratory and coordinates activities of the quality control technicians.
• Ensure work conducted by all technicians is quality focused and professional
• Works with Quality Manager to encourage team to identify opportunities for improvement, drive continuous improvement, and implement quality systems throughout the company.
• Tests, documents, and implements process improvements, and evaluates the effectiveness and benefits.
• Provide training to production, research, or other personnel on all quality methods and equipment.
• Independently collects and tracks quality and production data to identify variation in raw materials, finished goods, manufacturing processes, equipment calibrations, etc. (SPC, SQC), and interprets data, working cross-functionally to suggest changes as needed.
• Adheres to the environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures, and suggests continuous improvement ideas for safety and health.
• Performs special projects and other related duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field.  Associates degree and 2 years of experience will be held as equivalent.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical; must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a quality lab testing environment
• 2 years' supervisory experience preferred.
• Gage R&R or method validation experience preferred.
• Six Sigma or continuous process improvement experience desired.
• SQC, SPC experience desired.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, professional environment, with minimal supervision.
• A self-starter with efficient time management abilities, able to multitask.  
• Work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment, with a positive attitude and adaptability.
• Must possess ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Effective written/oral communication skills.
• Strong math skills and be able to read, write and comprehend instructions in English.
• Must have a good eye for color.
• Must be safety oriented at all times.
• Must follow work rules, be adaptable, and be willing to perform a variety of jobs.
• Prior knowledge of chemicals and hazmat handling a plus.

Working Conditions

Laboratory setting/ Office/ Plant floor / Warehouse

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass respirator fit test and medical evaluation.
• Must be clean shaven to meet work requirements
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in an office setting with office business equipment
• Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands and arms to lift and reach overhead, carry, grasp, finger, push, and pull.
• Regularly operates a computer, computer accessories, phone and specialized lab equipment
• Occasionally bends, stoops, and kneels
• Ability to hear at normal speaking levels
• Required to have visual acuity to regularly utilize close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision to operate laboratory equipment and negotiate manufacturing environment.
• Regularly required to do repetitive motions
• Medium work requiring up to 50lbs of force occasionally and up to 20lbs of force frequently
• Subject to internal environmental conditions and temperature changes
• Ability to distinguish color variations. 
• Subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions and proximity to moving mechanical parts and atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system.