Laboratory Supervisor, Research &Development
at Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc.

Job Description

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The laboratory supervisor manages the overall R&D laboratory operations through direct oversight of the R&D technologists. They collaborate with management to effectively allocate resources based on the business priorities and maintains the facilities and equipment. In addition, the laboratory supervisor will also lead the R&D safety program. Interpro Pipe & Steel R&D maintains registration with ISO 9001 and as such, the laboratory supervisor will assist the Quality Management Designate in overseeing the Quality Management System to ensure compliance.  Finally, the laboratory supervisor will assist management in achieving long term goals through identifying Capex needs, developing their business cases and developing and maintaining laboratory resource management tools.

• Supervising Technologist

• Allocating resources, based on the business priorities identified by the R&D management, and overseeing project tasks assigned to his/her team to completion

• Maintaining the facilities and equipment

• Identifying Capex needs and developing business cases

• Managing the R&D QMS program and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and maintaining certification,

• Developing and maintaining laboratory resource management tools,

• Providing support to all R&D research programs (namely, Linepipe, Steel and OCTG, Long Products, Plates) and the Rapid Response program.

• Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff.  Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval. 

• Leading the Safety program

• Leading the 6S program

• Performs other duties as they might be assigned

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (metallurgical/mechanical engineering will be preferred), or Engineering Technology Diploma with 10 years of relevant experience

• 5 years of experience in coordinating teams/employees, preferably in an industrial setting 

• ISO 9001 lead auditor, project management experience

• Knowledge of OH&S provincial and federal OH&S regulations, strong mechanical knowledge and experience in developing PM programs, strong organizational and communication skills, familiarity with project management and design software, knowledge/experience in working with a collective bargaining group

• Strong team leadership skills, ability to learn and take on new skills, self-starter with the ability to ensure projects are completed while balancing changing short-term priorities.

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!