Qa Lab Supervisor - Marshalltown, United States - JBS

Description

Position at JBS USA

Lab Supervisor
Division/Department: Pork

Location: Marshalltown

Job title: Laboratory Supervisor

Reports to: Joel Rodrigue z

Nonexempt Hourly Rate:

Level :

Type of position:

Full-time

Shift

1 st & 2 nd shift

Hours:

Must be flexible

E xempt

Internal applicant must have less than 3 attendance points in order to apply.

General Description:

• Plan, manage, and supervise the activities of a centralized laboratory & perform standard biological, microbiological, & chemical tests relative to food safety to assure their delivery in an accurate & timely fashion using proper safety precautions.
• Collect and monitor the collection of pre-operational, operational, & environmental samples for testing in the laboratory.
• Assist with pre-operational inspection if needed.
• Prepare and supervise preparation of reagents, media, & solutions necessary for the performance of all laboratory tests.
• Test or trial new & improved laboratory methods & procedures.
• Enter data and prepare laboratory notes, reports, charts & graphs.
• Responsible for maintaining lab inventory, ordering all equipment & supplies.
• Create and update all Standard Operating Procedures for lab.
• Evaluate lab staff performance.
• Member of the audit team - fully participate in internal audits, Purchase Program Audits, BRC Audits, etc.
• Prepare and ship customer sample requests
• In charge of Temp Logger Program for carcasses and products in the plant
• Departmental lead for managing the QA Budget - understand budget/expenses, ordering of supplies for department, etc.
• Maintain the SIP (Salmonella Testing Program)
• Flexible hours and ability to work different shifts if necessary for plant needs
• Manage and engage employees that report to them as well as others outside the department
• Input and maintain data in Safety Chain Program

Required skills:

• Be able to communicate written and verbally in English
• Be able to work all shifts as needed
• Previous experience with food safety (meat industry) & microbial/chemical testing
• Excel, Word, & Power Point

Education Requirements (if applicable)

• Preferred Bachelor degree in microbiology with some chemistry background or 3-5 years' experience supervising a food testing lab .

Approved by : Marisela Ramirez

Title: Employment Manager

Posting Date: 03/22 /2024 Closing Date: 04/01 /2024

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Vets/Disabled