Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia's rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.

COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia's business growth objectives. Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.

The Covia Analytical Services Lab, located in Ottawa, IL has an immediate opening for an Analytical Lab Supervisor. The Analytical Lab Supervisor plays an active role in daily operations at the lab and will be responsible for managing laboratory personnel and project workflow. This individual will also be responsible for managing drill core projects, establishing plant flow charts, assisting in the development of procedures, troubleshooting internally and externally, participating in annual plant audits, writing technical reports, and working with the LIMs system. Additionally, works closely with Plant Operations, quality control, and Sales Departments to provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and direct activities of subordinates to achieve optimum rates of output for all projects.
• Train new laboratory technicians, plan annual goals and maintain documentation for direct reports.
• Assess and evaluate raw plant materials, become an expert in industry standards and their requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues with lab equipment, personnel, work methods, productivity, and external plant issues and audits.
• Work with plants to develop annual testing schedules and provide training if needed.
• Proficient in operation of Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS) and able to work efficiently with Labware team to continue developing the software.
• Establish, develop, and review laboratory procedures annually.
• Support in product or manufacturing issues working closely with Production & Sales to resolution.
• Maintain and organize inventory of sample products for internal or customer evaluation.
• Analyze data and provide technical summary/reports internally.
• Focused and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety in and out of the lab and providing leadership.

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, concentration in sciences or technical fields preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience would be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency in wet chemical and analytical test methods required.
• Foundry, mining, or mineral industry knowledge preferred.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers with a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven project management and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of quality systems and application in production settings.
• Highly collaborative, team player, self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Travel 4-6 times a year required.
• Occasional lifting required.

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

An Equal Opportunity

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