📍 Nashua, NH | Onsite | Salary: $90,000–$115,000 + Bonus
Confidential Employer – Adhesives & Coatings Industry
Overview:
A growing manufacturer in the adhesives and coatings industry is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead lab operations and drive quality excellence across a fast-paced production environment. This role offers hands-on leadership and a strong voice in product specifications, quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The company serves industrial clients with specialized coatings and web-converting processes.
This position reports to site leadership and supervises the quality lab team. Only local candidates will be considered; no relocation offered.
Quality Lab Leadership
Supervise the Quality Control Lab, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of lab personnel.
Ensure effective training and execution of all quality test methods and documentation procedures.
Approve process and product specification deviations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Support lab maintenance and improvement projects aligned with production goals.
Process & Product Quality Oversight
Set, maintain, and update quality specifications based on test method capability and process feedback.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective action processes to reduce defective product and waste.
Partner with production, engineering, and technical teams to define and meet quality goals.
Implement tools for statistical process control and continuous monitoring of product quality.
ISO Compliance & Audit Support
Support ISO 9000 internal and customer audits and manage required documentation.
Ensure calibration and recordkeeping for lab instrumentation and test procedures.
Provide technical guidance between the lab, production, and leadership to resolve quality concerns and ensure regulatory compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline (required).
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a QC lab supporting a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise a lab team.
Skilled in both physical and analytical testing methods; ability to train others.
Strong understanding of ISO 9000 standards and quality documentation requirements.
Background in adhesives, coatings, mixing, drying, or web converting is highly preferred.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
Local candidates only – no relocation assistance available.
Senior Technicians will not be considered for this role.