Supervisor II- Met Lab Preparation Area

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenters high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenters wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities for the Supervisor II-Met Lab-Preparation Area :

• Supervises laboratory practices, procedures, and processes.
• Job responsibilities involve managing, directing, and coordinating the efforts of day-to-day activities of the Met Lab Preparation Area, as it pertains to saw cutting, heat treating, machining, inspection, and analysis of materials per industry specification in a cost-effective manner that supports both our internal and external customers.
• Ensures maintenance of equipment and safety of laboratory users. Coordinates schedules and activities.
• Interfaces with internal technical personnel, Customers and outside Quality governing bodies to ensure preparation of testing specimen is in compliance with industry standards.
• Assign work to laboratory preparation area (Saws, Heat Treatment, Machine Shop) personnel and adjust assignments to ensure the accurate and timely completion of preparation, inspection and analysis on daily basis.
• Coordinate the procurement of supplies and services, which includes outside laboratory testing if required for the efficient operation of the assigned area.
• Update, maintain and write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support testing methods in assigned areas.
• Perform prescribed routine preventative maintenance checks, corrective maintenance and make adjustments as required on various sample preparation machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Register new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system.
• Properly identify samples and retain or discard these samples according to standard operating procedure.
• Maintain these instruments according to intervals required by SOP.
• Review test data and apply appropriate corrections based on certified reference material analyses or other statistical means.
• Supervises group leaders and lab employees. Provides coaching and mentoring to develop team and achieve department goals. May take a leadership role in lieu of manager as needed in personnel actions such as hiring, performance and disciplinary measures.
• Involvement with department specific capital projects to research and management of new machinery/equipment in the Metallography Lab.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Accurately perform analysis of furnace and product specimens.

Requirements for the Supervisor II-Met Lab-Preparation Area

• High school diploma.
• Accredited Technical/Trade School Machining focus preferred.
• 7+ years experience in Metallurgical staff or Quality Lab
• 1-2 years Supervisory position required, 3+ years preferred
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and root cause problem solving method
• Sets direction, resolves problems and provides guidance to employees in own area of responsibility or department.
• Helps to adapt departmental plans and priorities to address business, department and operational challenges.
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, department or business plan, and manager direction.
• Provides technical guidance to employees and/or customers.
• Has breadth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or department; acquiring knowledge of other related areas of departments.
• Practical understanding of industrial/manufacturing principles, standards, methods and practices.
• Developing knowledge of disciplined problem-solving methods.
• Developing knowledge of positive employee relations practices.
• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate technical and business decisions.
• Ability to execute business plans and achieve goals.
• Influences and provides input for forecasting and planning resources; may assist in managing allocated budget.
• Open and candid communications style; willingness to dissent and encourage dissent prior to final decision making.
• Ability to lead others and to effectively manage individual employee performance. Ability to train and develop other professionals.
• Ability to be a team player; routinely influence and positively impact business improvement efforts.
• High responsiveness to customer requests.
• Excellent business writing skills
• Customer focus.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporations policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.