Supervisor Quality Lab

Overview: Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. Responsibilities: This position requires a general understanding of testing and evaluations conducted in the plant raw material testing laboratory and supervision of lab quality technicians. The position interacts with plant, pipe operations, material science and product development while ensuring all required testing and projects are completed in a timely manner. The Supervisor Quality Lab reports to the Plant Manager and interacts regularly with plant personnel. Primary Job Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Coordinate and track annual calibration and recertification of test and measurement equipment Measure and report lab compliance to standard to plant management and RM QA management Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure finished RM products meet required specifications and quality standards before delivery Oversee in hiring and training of lab technicians Conduct reviews of lab technicians with feedback from plant management Communicate quality standards and parameters to lab, plant and other personnel as appropriate Maintain compliance with federal, state, local and organizational standards and regulations Assist in developing and writing lab and quality management procedures Ensure test, calibrations, and training records are maintained Analyze test data to identify areas of growth or improvement and provide related reports to plant and RM QA management Collaborate with RM QA team, plant, pipe operations, material science and product development to identify failure trends and support investigations and improvement projects to reduce variability, contamination and escapes Other job duties as assigned by manager Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge: Understanding of quality control/assurance principles Critical thinking and independent decision making Support Continental Shift work schedule Good organization and multi-tasking Strong work ethic and time management Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software Knowledge of manufacturing and plastics processing Willing to travel for audits if required (10%) Available to work weekends & off shifts as necessary Educational Requirements: 2-Year degree minimum or equivalent work experience Willing to consider additional formal training as required Preferred Experience: Quality inspection, plastics processing 3+ years of experience in quality management Physical Requirements: Able to lift 75 LBS EEO Statement: ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.