Quality Control Lab Supervisor (Req #: 1265) (Rensselaer)

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “ family by choice ” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor supports the PARCO leadership, provides technical oversight, and oversees the quality assurance functions of an AASHTO-accredited liquid asphalt laboratory. This role helps ensure that all testing, personnel, equipment, and reporting meet the required standards of accuracy, safety, and compliance with AASHTO R 18, ASTM, and DOT specifications. The QC Lab Supervisor assists in maintaining the laboratory’s accreditation status, provides support to internal customers and external agencies, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts that enhance testing efficiency, reliability, and technical quality.

Essential Functions:

1. Obligated. Support the laboratory quality system by maintaining required documentation and help ensure daily testing is performed accurately according to AASHTO and ASTM standards to maintain valid and reliable results with AASHTO R 18 requirements.
2. Maintain sample and data traceability through LIMS or related systems to support consistent documentation and audit requirements.
3. Measurement. Assist with accreditation audits and proficiency testing activities by gathering records, coordinating workflows, and helping address findings.
4. Coordinate routine calibration and maintenance of instruments to keep equipment functioning properly and prevent testing errors.
5. Safety always wins. Monitor laboratory inventory, safety compliance, and housekeeping to support uninterrupted operations and a safe facility.
6. Committed to Serve. Oversee daily activities of laboratory technicians by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining training and competency records.
7. Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to support staff development and uphold a safe, professional working environment.
8. Communicate. Provide basic technical support to internal teams and customers by relaying test information and assisting with routine questions.
9. Respect and engage. Work with operations and other groups to help resolve product or testing issues and support consistent quality.
10. Compulsive tinkering. Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying process improvement opportunities, assisting with corrective actions, and supporting equipment or procedural updates.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Experience working in a laboratory environment, performing quality testing preferably in liquid asphalt or aggregates industry.
2. Strong knowledge of AASHTO R 18, ASTM D3666, and DOT materials testing programs.
3. Experience managing or maintaining AASHTO Resource accreditation.
4. Proficiency with laboratory equipment, calibration systems, and Microsoft Excel.
5. Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
6. Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
7. Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team. Some supervisory experience would be an advantage.
8. Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and process improvement.
9. Capable of multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
10. Must have a valid driver’s license
11. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position works primarily in a professional laboratory environment with routine use of standard office and laboratory equipment, including computers, testing instruments, and data systems. The role involves exposure to heated materials, chemical reagents, and occasional strong odors, as well as working near moving mechanical equipment. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling of materials or equipment up to 30–50 lbs., with some repetitive motion. While portions of the work may be sedentary, the position regularly requires active movement within the lab and adherence to strict safety protocols.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact [email protected].

Compensation details: 85000-95000 Yearly Salary

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