Laboratory Supervisor

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • CA

115d • $68,000 - $126,000

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Laboratory Supervisor is to direct a team of specialized employees ensuring good manufacturing practices and safe operating procedures are followed to achieve on-time and accurate laboratory testing results. The Laboratory Supervisor directly supervises employees.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of applicable professional experience working in a quality laboratory for food manufacturing.
• Substantial experience working in a SQF and GFSI environment, HACCP, AIB, Food Safety.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint at an intermediate level or higher.
• Knowledge of SAP (Enterprise Resource Planning aka software used to integrate all the different modules in the company) preferred.
• SQF and GFSI benchmarked standard training.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Calibration of equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a related field of discipline from an accredited college university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve results through direct reports including the management of the laboratory schedule to ensure the site is appropriately supported during all production.
• Manages the data systems used to report and analyze the results of laboratory activities.
• Conduct regular shift meetings regarding, safety, production, quality, and other information as needed.
• Reviews procedures and identifies improvement areas, waste, and how to easily communicate the results to production.
• Ensure all required quality and safety documentation and training is completed and delivered in accordance with department and company requirements including conducting audits.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Performs duties for COA.
• Develop and maintain a good working climate for the team.
• Work effectively in a multi-tasking work environment, and prioritize work to meet both internal and external deadlines.
• Work independently with minimum supervision and have the ability to interact positively with others within the corporate team and the management teams within each facility.
• Conduct assigned Quality Systems Internal Audits per the annual calendar approved by QA Manager.
• Reviews daily magnet scalping samples to determine trends, potential risks, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Create weekly Lab schedule for all hourly employees in Kronos and in hard copy for posting.
• Reviews and approves employee’s timecards in Kronos.
• Work directly with the Union to review/make changes to current practices based on the business’ needs.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree