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JBS USA QA LAB SUPERVISOR in Marshalltown, Iowa
Lab Supervisor
Division/Department: Pork
Location: Marshalltown
Job title: Laboratory Supervisor
Reports to: Joel Rodriguez
Nonexempt Hourly Rate: Type of position: Hours:
Full-Time Must be flexible
Level: Shift:
1 st & 2 nd Exempt
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.
Prepare and supervise preparation of reagents, media, & solutions necessary forthe performance of all laboratory tests.
Test or trial new & improved laboratory methods & procedures.
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.
Manage the Food Safety Work Order program and lead Maintenance effort for QA department.
Member of the audit team – fully participate in internal audits, Purchase Program Audits, BRC Audits, etc.
Manage the SSOP Program – review daily SSOP audits, perform monthly door and outside HK inspections, etc.
Prepare and ship customer sample requests
In charge of Temp Logger Program for carcasses and products in the plant
Lead the Export Team and Japan Fresh Export process
Departmental lead for managing the QA Budget – understand budget/expenses, ordering of supplies for department
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
Involved in pre operational procedures
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)
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: 04/30/2024 Closing Date: Until filled
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