Westlake · 1 hour ago
Supervisor Quality Control
Longview, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestlake is responsible for the coordination of the safe day-to-day operations of the Quality Control Laboratory. The Supervisor of Quality Control ensures compliance with internal and industry standards while overseeing the Quality Assurance group and maintaining high-quality laboratory operations.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site
Follow Company policies and programs, including all HSE policies and procedures
When appropriate, promptly report Safety, Health, or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected
Attend weekly Safety meetings to help prevent off-site and job accidents
Establish and lead a laboratory safety program
Interpret, explain, and administer Company personnel policies and departmental instructions as they apply to employees supervised
Explain, reinforce, and enforce Company and departmental policies
Ensure that the laboratory performs to high-quality standards, including the establishment and maintenance of control standards for critical laboratory tests
Ensure that laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, according to ISO 9001 requirements
Lead first line team, seeking assistance from outside resources, technical support or departmental supervision as needed
Oversee the Lead Technician, Sr. Technician, Lab Technician, Day Technician, and QA Specialist daily assignments and priorities
Ensure that the overall training for QA Specialist and QC Lab personnel is well coordinated
Assign and direct personnel regarding the training of laboratory technicians and other appropriate personnel in the use of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Assist in the preparation of appropriate training materials and help coordinate the continuing education of QA and laboratory personnel
Complete all computer-based training modules as assigned and ensure that employees supervised do the same
Clearly communicate expectations for employees supervised and follow up with appropriate reinforcement
Complete annual Performance Appraisals and review with employees supervised, i.e. QA Specialists, QC Day, Lead, and Lab Technicians
Objectively evaluate employee performance and seek opportunities for improvement in all job classifications
Assign and direct personnel to ensure that lab equipment is operational
Assign personnel to write work orders, issue Safe Work and Open Flame permits, and assign responsibility for Lockout-Tagout of equipment
Oversee the preventative maintenance program for lab equipment and instruments
Utilizing the Enterprise Document Management System (EDMS), assign and direct personnel regarding creation, revision, and maintenance of laboratory SOPs
Ensure maintenance of instrument and equipment operating procedures
Approve laboratory SOPs
Responsible for the oversight of the site quality program for evaluating raw material fitness-for-use, reviewing batch new-make testing records, reviewing shipment testing records, reviewing customer complaint database information, and reviewing manufacturing records
Work with Operations, TS&D, and business teams to develop and implement improvements to the site quality assurance processes to ensure that only the product that meets customer fitness-for-use is released for shipment
Oversee the QA process for disposition of non-conforming product, including product that does not initially meet specifications and product that cannot be assigned to an order through the SAP Batch Determination transaction
Authorize, initiate, and approve new or revised Sales Specifications, Formula Approval Sheets, Formula Specifications, Sampling Plans, and Customer Specifications
Approve all new raw material specifications to ensure compliance with all site quality procedures and processes
Ensure maintenance of raw material specification files
Attend ISO Internal Auditor Training
Serve as Lead Auditor/Auditor for Westlake Internal Audits
Follow Level II and III SOPs in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements and ensure supervised employees do the same
Coordinate with Operations, TS&D, Technology Labs and Product Regulatory to ensure all Westlake products comply with required governmental mandates
Serve as a technical resource for third-party and customer audits, and customer visits
Direct the selection, set-up and operation of new laboratory testing equipment, seeking appropriate input from the QC Lab Chemist and/or Technology Lab resources
Ensure coordination of work schedules, including overtime when needed
Ensure location and sourcing of special testing with outside laboratories
Establish a program for maintenance of lab supplies inventory
Attend appropriate seminars, conferences and training programs
Maintain contact with vendors to keep abreast of new instrumentation and equipment used in the polymer industry that may benefit Westlake labs
Write monthly reports of work performed
Attend morning Production Meetings as required
Maintain ASTM membership and attend D20 committee meetings
Perform additional tasks as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or the equivalent is required
Minimum 5 years of experience in quality/lab processes and operation
Knowledge of Polyethylene and Epolene production facilities is required
Knowledge of analytical and physical testing requirements and instrumentation used for each production area is required
Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills is required
Software/computer experience is required
Preferred
B.S. or A.A. Degree in Chemistry or lab related field
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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