Lab Supervisor

Agropur•Hull, IA

About The Position

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters: The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for managing the daily quality control operations, ensuring that all products meet internal and regulatory quality standards. This role oversees the QC team, ensuring effective sampling, testing, and analysis, while driving continuous quality improvement initiatives. The QC Supervisor collaborates with production teams to resolve quality issues and plays a key role in audit readiness and compliance with food safety regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in quality control, preferably in the food or manufacturing industry required.
Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on testing data.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification preferred.
SQF Practitioner or PCQI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise QC technicians, ensuring proper execution of testing and inspection of raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
Oversee daily sampling and testing activities, ensuring alignment with the plant’s quality plan and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)/Food Safety Plan Process Controls (PC’s).
Manage quality control documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs), testing reports, and calibration records and electronic system reports.
Provide supporting analysis for root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conforming products or lab related processes.
Ensure preventative maintenance and replacement program for lab equipment is maintained, and that laboratory safety standards are met.
Lead internal audits and prepare the site for external audits, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Train and mentor QC staff, ensuring they are proficient in testing protocols, quality procedures, and food safety standards.
Provide feedback regarding testing capabilities integrated with specification requirements and new product and process development.
Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality-related issues and improve product consistency and food safety.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends related to quality control, including lab efficiency, product performance, and testing accuracy.
Act as the main point of contact during customer, regulatory, and third-party audits for QC related responsibilities.