Laboratory Supervisor

Cleveland-Cliffs Burns Harbor, an integrated steelmaking facility producing hot rolled, cold rolled, plate, and coated products, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Laboratory Supervisor in our chemical laboratory. This individual will ensure laboratory work is completed safely, accurately, and in a timely manner to deliver quality products to our customers. 

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. 

• Work effectively within a team environment using clear and effective communication skills. 

• Supervise, train, schedule, and manage the safety of 17 USW bargaining unit employees, including participation in grievance meetings. 

• Develop and implement processes to ensure timely and accurate results and drive continuous improvement. 

• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits for Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, including ISO 17025 accreditation through A2LA. 

• Develop analytical methods and apply ASTM and other agency test methods, including creating new test methods as needed. 

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot laboratory, sample preparation, and testing equipment promptly to meet manufacturing needs.

• Write and maintain work instructions for laboratory procedures within the area of responsibility. 

• Manage inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment spares within budgetary limits. 

• Communicate with upstream and downstream operations and external contractors to coordinate work, deliveries, and services. 

• Acquire, install, and set up new equipment. 

• Manage environmental waste and complete annual SARA reporting. 

• Perform other duties as required to support business operations. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Technical Sciences or Engineering. 

• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Ability to train and work with employees of varied educational backgrounds. 

• Ability to thrive in a diverse and dynamic work environment. 

• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Strong interpersonal skills. 

• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Chemistry. 

• A2LA training. 

• Experience in atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP, XRF, OES). 

• Experience with LECO elemental analyzers (C, S, N, O). 

• Experience performing wet chemical analysis. 

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.