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Job Description Product Quality Assurance Supervisor Easton, PA Full-Time | Global Quality Dept – Corporate Reports to: Global Quality Assurance Manager ABOUT VICTAULIC Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50 locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries. Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world’s most critical and prestigious structures. An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Let’s Build a Better World Together. Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars: We build from within. We stand behind our people. We foster an environment for constant learning. We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world. YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE We’re looking for a PER Lab Supervisor to join our Global Quality team in Easton, PA. In this role, you’ll provide leadership and operational oversight for our laboratory operations, managing Product Evaluation Request (PER) logistics from initiation through material handling, assignment, analysis, review, and final closeout — while leading a team of laboratory technicians. You’ll work closely with Quality Assurance, Application Engineering, and Sales to ensure the highest standards of product quality and compliance. This is an opportunity to drive continuous improvement and shape how our lab operates at a global scale. WHAT YOU’LL BUILD & OWN Provide direct leadership and supervision for laboratory operations and technical staff, focusing on performance management, workflow efficiency, and staff development. Oversee daily lab operations, ensuring effective prioritization of work to meet business needs. Manage comprehensive PER logistics from initiation through material handling, assignment, analysis, review, and final closeout. Ensure timely, prioritized lab review of all PERs according to established protocols; identify and remove process bottlenecks, standardize workflows, and implement process improvements. Communicate critical findings and recommendations to Quality Assurance, Application Engineering, and Sales teams. Develop, implement, and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for laboratory operations. Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of laboratory activities and results. Implement corrective action programs based on analysis of quality data and testing outcomes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and company policies within the laboratory environment. Serve as coach and mentor to laboratory and technical staff, fostering accountability, engagement, and growth. WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field. Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in quality assurance, with a demonstrated history managing laboratory operations or customer incident management systems. Proven ability to manage teams and operational processes in a structured environment, with experience driving process improvements, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency in data analysis software and statistical analysis tools, with knowledge of quality management systems and testing equipment. Understanding of corrective action programs and root cause analysis methodologies, along with familiarity with industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, and the ability to travel globally. WHAT SETS YOU APART Previous experience managing laboratory personnel and technicians. Background in mechanical systems, pipe joining, or related industrial applications. WHAT WE OFFER Build A Better Career Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities Build A Better Future Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance Build A Better You Paid time off and paid holidays Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Adoption assistance and an inclusive, team-oriented culture Build A Better World Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day. IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.) VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic’s Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process. #LI-JH1 #LI-ONSITE #TOP123

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Product Quality Assurance Supervisor
Full-Time | Global Quality Dept – Corporate
Reports to: Global Quality Assurance Manager
Provide direct leadership and supervision for laboratory operations and technical staff, focusing on performance management, workflow efficiency, and staff development.
Oversee daily lab operations, ensuring effective prioritization of work to meet business needs.
Manage comprehensive PER logistics from initiation through material handling, assignment, analysis, review, and final closeout.
Ensure timely, prioritized lab review of all PERs according to established protocols; identify and remove process bottlenecks, standardize workflows, and implement process improvements.
Communicate critical findings and recommendations to Quality Assurance, Application Engineering, and Sales teams.
Develop, implement, and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for laboratory operations.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of laboratory activities and results.
Implement corrective action programs based on analysis of quality data and testing outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and company policies within the laboratory environment.
Serve as coach and mentor to laboratory and technical staff, fostering accountability, engagement, and growth.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in quality assurance, with a demonstrated history managing laboratory operations or customer incident management systems.
Proven ability to manage teams and operational processes in a structured environment, with experience driving process improvements, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
Proficiency in data analysis software and statistical analysis tools, with knowledge of quality management systems and testing equipment.
Understanding of corrective action programs and root cause analysis methodologies, along with familiarity with industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, and the ability to travel globally.
Previous experience managing laboratory personnel and technicians.
Background in mechanical systems, pipe joining, or related industrial applications.

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