Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor

Pay Range: $81450$101825 per year

Purpose of Position:

The Chemistry Lab Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Lab Manager in the daily operations of the chemistry laboratory to ensure accurate reliable and timely sample testing in compliance with regulatory customer and company requirements. The position provides leadership for laboratory team members assist chemists in maintaining USDA ELAP accreditation in developing and enforcing adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support laboratory quality safety and efficiency.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee all chemistry lab daily operations and manage scheduling to ensure effective turnaround time and accurate testing of routine and special projects.
• Facilitates internal audits nonconformance investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise train guide and support laboratory team members.  Sets goals with team members; identifies professional development needs; and coordinates crosstraining team members. Evaluates team members performance and provides feedback.
• Coordinates with FSQA Microbiology R&D Live Production Feed Mills Fertilizer Operations Wastewater and external laboratories to ensure test priorities retests and special projects are aligned and executed efficiently.
• Manage laboratory inventory equipment maintenance calibrations/repairs and hazardous chemical storage and disposal according to environmental and safety regulations.
• Maintain QA/QC laboratory program data accuracy and traceability through Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) ensuring audit readiness and timely reporting.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with USDA and ELAP accreditation through ongoing documentation quality system oversight personnel competency records and participation in assessments and proficiency testing.
• Performs cost analysis of lab testing evaluating materials labor and throughput to improve efficiency and support budgeting.
• Ensure COAs are reviewed approved and reported to appropriate clients in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the manager.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in chemistry Biology or related sciences M.S. preferred
• Fiveseven years chemistry laboratory operational experience
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred and laboratory/technical auditing experience preferred
• Training experience required
• Familiarity with USDAELAP accreditation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex data set troubleshoot results and identify process improvements  
• Highlevel organization writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of poultry food and feed chemistry
• Proficient in LIMS use and data integrity practices
• Experience in compiling trending and interpreting lab data
• Strong computer skills (Excel SAP and Business object)
• Must interface well with other members of management business partners and team members

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities Females Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in EVerify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime