The Campbell's Company · 2 weeks ago
Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager
Maxton, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $129K/yr
3+ years expThe Campbell's Company is a well-established food company known for its iconic brands. The Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing the Quality Assurance Soup Laboratories, ensuring product integrity and compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and PoultryRecipesSnack Food
Responsibilities
Coordinate test runs and new product/reformulation start-ups in collaboration with Plant Operations, R&D, and Quality teams
Report outcomes and recommend next steps to management
Ensure new products meet specifications and compliance standards, and lead corrective action plans when issues arise
Oversee product sampling schedules and ensure adherence to food safety and quality requirements
Maintain and analyze quality data using MES, Zarpac, Historian, Power BI, and other tools
Supervise lab technicians, troubleshoot out-of-spec results, and ensure daily quality panels are completed accurately
Manage supplier quality monitoring programs, including ingredient sampling and non-conformance reporting
Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Quality teams to resolve supplier issues and maintain compliance
Support audits, commercialization, mock recalls, and operational excellence initiatives
Ensure timely product releases, including set-asides and incubated products, while maintaining compliance with SAP, WMS, and related systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Minimum Qualification)
3 years of experience in the food industry with demonstrated experience/achievements in Quality Assurance or laboratory practices (Minimum Qualification)
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in food science, biology, microbiology or a related technical field
HACCP and/or PCQI certified preferred
Proven strengths and in-depth knowledge of computer-based systems for management of labs and lab quality data
Strong computer skills and background in food safety, microbiology and food science is needed
Ability to evaluate lab and specifications programs under their responsibility for effectiveness, accuracy, and adequacy
Ability to partner with many diverse groups including Plant Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and other technical organizations/associations to effectively manage issues and operational savings opportunities within supplier quality management
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in auditing and training a diverse work group
Benefits
Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.
Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.
Company
The Campbell's Company
Since 1869, we’ve been connecting people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas and innovations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-28Grant· $3.4M
1954-11-16IPO
Leadership Team
Kelly Palumbo
SVP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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Senior Vice President and Chief Investor Relations Officer
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