Microbiology Supervisor

OVERVIEW

The Microbiology Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the microbiology laboratory. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards regulatory requirements and internal quality protocols. The supervisor will lead a team of lab analysts manage testing schedules and support continuous improvement initiatives to uphold Product Safety.

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Microbiology Biological Sciences Food Science or related field.
• 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality role.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing methods and food safety standards.
• Experience with GMP HACCP environmental monitoring programs and aseptic processing as per GLP requirements.
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Timely decision making
• Planning
• Problem solving
• Presentation Skills
• Priority setting
• Drive for results
• Developing direct reports and others

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise microbiology lab personnel including training scheduling and performance management.

Ensure timely and accurate microbiological testing of raw materials finished goods and environmental samples.

Maintain compliance with FDA FSMA and other relevant food safety regulations.

Review and approve lab results investigate out-of-specification findings and initiate corrective actions.

Oversee calibration maintenance and validation of lab equipment.

Manage documentation including SOPs lab records and quality reports.

• Define and track performance metrics for the laboratory.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production Sanitation Manufacturing Technology) to resolve quality issues.

Support internal and external audits including regulatory inspections and customer visits.

Drive continuous improvement in lab processes and food safety programs.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS / INTERNAL CUSTOMER

• Quality Manager
• Product Safety Site Leader
• Process Engineers
• Production
• Global Quality

WORKING CONDITIONS

We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity national origin race age sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion gender identity & expression sexual orientation or disability.

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