Quality Lab Supervisor
3M
August 28, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Cordova, IL
Operations
Role: Quality Lab Supervisor overseeing operations in quality control and wastewater labs at 3M. Responsibilities include managing lab team members, scheduling, ensuring compliance, safety, and environmental standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The position emphasizes training, safety culture promotion, cost management, and process optimization through Lean, 5S, and kaizen methods. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in sciences or engineering and at least 7 years (or 11 years with high school diploma) of experience in manufacturing, quality, or lab environments, preferably with experience in regulated industries such as FDA or ISO standards. Preferred skills include leadership, problem-solving, routine testing, equipment validation, and familiarization with quality management systems. The role involves onsite work in Cordova, IL, with up to 10% travel, and requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. No relocation assistance provided. The job supports safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a biopharma-relevant setting, with a focus on quality and environmental health systems.