Food Quality Lab Supervisor

We have a new opportunity on our Quality Assurance team for a Quality Lab Supervisor! The QA Lab Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing the quality and safety of products produced within a food manufacturing facility. You will manage the dailyoperations of the QA Laboratory, managing a team of lab technicians across various shifts, and collaborating with various departments to maintain and improve product quality and safety standards. Reporting into the QA team, you will work along side our Compliance Manager, our Food Safety and Sanitation Speciliast, and our Director of Quality.

What will you be doing?

Laboratory Operations and Team Management:

• Lead and manage the daily activities of the QA laboratory, ensuring efficient and accurate testing processes and allocation of resources.
• Ensure adherence to testing protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines.
• Train and supervise team of technicians on new testing methods and procedures.
• Serve as a backup Quality Technician, where needed.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce QA standards, procedures, and best practices to guarantee consistent product quality.
• Monitor and analyze lab test results to identify trends, deviations, and potential quality issues.
• Collaborate with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure adherence to food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Assist in food safety and consumer complaint investigations and follow ups including RC and CAPA were needed.
• Assist with Mondelez International Quality Policies and SQF Policy implementation and training needs.

Testing and Analysis:

• Oversee a wide range of tests, including microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory evaluations of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods.
• Review and interpret test data, ensuring accuracy and reliability, and make informed decisions based on results.
• Manage Ingredients and finished product testing for internal and external manufacturing plants, per sampling plan to ensure product specifications are managed as required.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of testing processes, results, and observations in accordance with company policies.
• Generate and present regular reports on lab activities, quality trends, and performance metrics to management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with production, R&D, and supply chain teams to address quality related issues.
• Assists with other utilities sampling, including water, air, environmental monitoring programs as required.

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing with a focus on quality assurance.
• Good understanding of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques, equipment, and testing methodologies.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions..
  

What will make you successful?

• Demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.
• Flexible working hours, as needed.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Problemsolving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality issues.

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with known allergens such as: milk, eggs, nuts (tree nuts), wheat, soy.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Location: This position is based out of our manufacturing facility located in East Morches, NY

Salary: $95,000 - $100,000 with bonus eligibility