Lab Supervisor

What’s the role?

The Lab Supervisor position is a key member of the River Rouge Lubricants Plant Leadership Team. This position is a supervisory role and is responsible for all aspects of the Quality Laboratory including equipment and personnel. The primary responsibility is to ensure efficient laboratory operation that places priority on the receipt and release of high quality products. Leading and incorporating Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) into all aspects of Laboratory processes shall be part of every day activities. The core responsibility of the job is to oversee all quality analysis tasks within the lab and analyze data results. In addition, other responsibilities include operator training, equipment maintenance and support across the site. This role will also be responsible for the ISO and I-ATF responsibilities.

Accountabilities:

Maintain formulations for all blended product, including but not limited to:

• Ensuring compliance with the Global Product Catalog (GPC) and Lubricants Quality System (LQS)
• Ensuring input of all Start-Up Letters (SULs) into the Product Information Management System (PIMS) Serving as Liaison between the Plant and the Operational Excellence Groups Quality Coordinators
• Ensuring all hand blends are completed as required
• Supporting compliance with TS / ISO procedures and Plant Work Instructions
• Supporting the Blending Department to ensure the use of proper techniques and sampling methodologies that yield a high, Right First Time (RFT) blend percentage and ensure zero releases of non-conforming products
• Serve as the subject matter expert on cross-contamination and product compatibility

Support RRLPs registered Quality Systems, including but not limited to:

• Scheduling and coordinating calibration and preventive maintenance of all Laboratory equipment
• Participating in audits and management reviews
• Overseeing the inbound material inspection and testing process to ensure raw material receipts of acceptable quality
• Ensuring Compounder / Testers are fully trained on all test equipment and work instructions
• Conducting periodic Layered Process Audits (LPA)
• Deliver world-class results on quarterly, Round Robin, Lubricants Laboratory Correlation Scheme (LLCS) testing

Daily supervision of Laboratory Personnel including, but not limited to:

• Effective administration of the Performance Development program to maximize employee attendance, conduct and performance
• Providing daily direction to Laboratory Personnel that optimizes their time and utilizes idle time for housekeeping and non-routine tasks
• Responsible for compliance with all Laboratory chemical storage and disposal requirements
• Maintaining current inventory list and MSDS for Laboratory chemicals as required
• Ensuring that Permit to Work (PTE) and Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed in the Laboratory
• Build and encourage teamwork emphasizing trust, integrity, inclusiveness and respect

Support Shell Lubricants HSSE Management Systems by:

• Ensuring uninterrupted compliance with Federal, State and Local HSSE Regulations
• Encouraging HSSE participation by Laboratory employees to drive leading indicators
• Facilitating daily HSSE meetings & routine, area inspections
• Co-administering the PTW and LOTO processes
• Serving as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• Participating in HSSE audits, assessments and developing pertinent, corrective actions
• Leading and/or participating in incident and near miss incident investigations
• Leading and/or participating in Managements of Change (MOC)
• Conducting Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) where applicable
• Staying current on relevant HSSE trainings
• Incorporating the HSSE Life Saving Rules and HSSE Golden Rules into all aspects of the Laboratory

Skills & Requirements

What we need from you -

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Degree in Science, Engineering or other related field, preferred
• Minimum three (3) years previous working experience in Manufacturing, Refining or Laboratory type environment required
• Must have the ability, shown through previous work experience, to support a high performing team to generate ideas, which lead to Continuous Improvement
• Must have the ability, shown through work experience, to manage integrated aspects of Supply Chain performance, ensuring business profitability while maintaining high customer service
• Must possess strong HSSE Leadership attributes and utilize the Risk Management Framework in all activities undertaken

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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