Lab Supervisor

Lesaffre North America • Town of Brussels, WI

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Lesaffre is a global leader in fermentation, specializing in microorganisms for baking, taste, healthcare, and industrial biotechnology. With over 170 years of history, Lesaffre has a global presence with 11,000 employees across 96 nationalities and a turnover of 3 billion euros. The Red Star Yeast team, part of Lesaffre, provides high-performing yeast and related products to bakers and food manufacturers in the U.S. and Canadian markets, supported by modern manufacturing facilities. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and accuracy of laboratory results within the Red Star Yeast team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Chemistry or Food Science required.
• 5 years of lab technician or analyst experience.
• 2 to 5 years' experience in a similar supervisor position.
• Experience training and/or building teams.
• Chemistry/microbiology lab experience and baking related skills.
• Ability to use MS Windows, particularly MS Office programs.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks.
• Must be able to follow written procedures, be organized, precise, observant, efficient, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform several tasks simultaneously while maintaining accurate timing and procedures for each task.
• Must be detail-oriented and safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the laboratory technician team to ensure timely and accurate results reporting.
• Ensure proficiency testing is maintained and documented.
• Ensure safety and procedural trainings are up to date.
• Ensure lab adherence to defined programs, including control plans, testing/inoculation schedules, and lab equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment issues and continuously improve lab programs.
• Demonstrate commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs.
• Lead and support the Company’s Safety Values and Policies.
• Supervise laboratory technicians.
• Interface with supervisors and operators, maintenance workers, and general service operators in a collaborative fashion.
• Ensure samples are received and checked into the laboratory to maintain sample flow.
• Train and explain needed maintenance on all lab equipment.
• Request supplies located outside the lab.
• Ensure on-time and accurate testing for internal and external customers.
• Train laboratory technicians to perform accurate lab analysis.
• Generate and maintain staff schedules to ensure optimum laboratory coverage.
• Ensure lab techs manage their time efficiently to maximize productivity and accountability.
• Supervise the maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
• Review and maintain files related to QC testing.
• Review and verify lab results, report Out of Specification results, and initiate investigations.
• Manage the Technician proficiency test program.
• Monitor results throughout the day, check calculations, watch for abnormal results, request repeat tests, and audit technician’s procedures.
• Be responsible and accountable for the safety of all assigned personnel.
• Spend a minimum of 75% of time on the shop floor.
• Perform necessary functions of a lab technician during peak times or for absences.
• Ensure all lab techs perform required analysis.
• Review results and present to the Lab Leadership each lab tech’s proficiency and capability to provide accurate lab results.
• Track all repeat analysis in the lab and present this data to the lab each month.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day one healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401k with 4% match & additional discretionary employer contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• 120 hours of vacation time and 48 hours of sick time annually
• Life insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level