Quality Lab Supervisor at Land O'Lakes

Tulare, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food Production, AgricultureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Operations Management or related field and 3+ years in industrial manufacturing, preference in food, beverage, or dairy sanitation experience. In lieu of degree, 7+ years in industrial manufacturing, preference in food, beverage, or dairy sanitation experience
Experience implementing leadership and leading people in a manufacturing/production environment
Working knowledge of manufacturing / production cycle highly desired
Working knowledge of driving Process Improvements, Lean Practices, Continuous Improvements or being a Change Agent
Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal skills
Ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, and regulatory agencies by exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supervising employees within a union environment

Responsibilities

Supervises and directs laboratory work and procedures to ensure accurate results with the most efficient use of plant resources
Assists the management team in the maintenance of the quality system
Assists the management team with the process of improving quality by adding value with the present resources
Supervises and directs the laboratory work on all shifts
Responsible for safety and laboratory regulation and practices
Directs and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in the daily testing of both finished goods and in-process products
Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, laboratory schedules, and other records and reports to determine testing requirements and to evaluate current testing estimates and outputs
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
Demonstrates NIR equipment operations and safety procedures to new employees or assigns employees to experienced workers for training
Confers with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances
Ensures products meet regulatory standards of composition
Manages audits laboratory system and GLP's and looks for compliance and areas that can be improved
Works closely and interacts effectively with production personnel to assist in producing products which meet all the prescribed standards of identity, specifications for labeling, coding, and packaging
Assists in maintaining required documentation and files for quality system and regulatory compliance
Works to achieve established plant quality objectives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MicrobiologyLaboratory SupervisionQuality SystemsGLPNIR EquipmentRegulatory ComplianceAuditsProduct Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Quality Lab Supervisor position?

The salary range is $79,200 to $118,800, with most candidates offered employment near the middle of the range.

What are the work hours and shift requirements for this role?

This is a 1st shift role that may require off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays as needed, including a weekend on-call rotation.

What are the minimum qualifications for this position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Operations Management or related field plus 3+ years in industrial manufacturing (preference for food, beverage, or dairy sanitation), or 7+ years experience in lieu of degree; experience implementing leadership in manufacturing; knowledge of manufacturing cycles, process improvements, Lean practices; strong attention to detail and communication skills.

What experience is preferred for the Quality Lab Supervisor role?

Experience supervising employees within a union environment is preferred.

What makes a strong candidate for this Quality Lab Supervisor position?

Strong candidates have a relevant degree or extensive manufacturing experience, leadership in production environments, knowledge of process improvements and Lean practices, and excellent communication skills; preference for food/dairy sanitation and union supervision experience.