Job Purpose and Impact

The Microbiology Lab Supervisor will lead a variety of food safety and quality assurance programs. In this role, you will supervise the audits and inspects processes that monitors food handling, storage and service operations to assure compliance with current food safety and quality regulatory requirements. In addition to microbiology, the main scope of responsibility includes mycotoxin testing, fermentation and sensory. You will lead and review the work of a team of analysts or inspectors that identify and evaluate the quality of raw materials, in process goods, finished products, procedures and operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and maintain quality control systems and product or process verification systems, including sampling procedures and analytical tests to ensure all products produced meet food safety quality requirements.
• Provide overall leadership, development and talent management for direct reports, which may include forecasting resource needs, recruiting, hiring, performance management, training and budgeting.
• Review regulatory environment and develop response protocols in preparation for new or amended food safety legislation.
• Investigate food safety processes to ensure compliance and report noncompliance to management and governing bodies along with developing and implementing corrective action plans.
• Evaluate vendors or suppliers for compliance with internal standards and external regulations and suggest changes with the goal of improving processes or products.
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Science or medicine; or equivalent experience,
• Three years working in biotechnology and microbiology.
• Minimum requirement of 1 year relevant work experience. Typically reflects 3 years or more of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of plant manufacturing processes and operations.
• Previous project management experience.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• One year of supervisory experience