Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing ยท 1 month ago
Producer Testing Supervisor
Mounds View, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. The Producer Testing Supervisor will lead producer testing operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, and oversee the accuracy of testing results.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for all producer testing operations and reporting
Design and use appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards, set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulations, client expectations, and company requirements, when performing assigned tasks
Promote the company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers
Ensure all NCIMS documentation is current and accurate
Verify that all samples are handled, stored and tested in a manner that maintains sample integrity at all times
Direct all activities in the producer testing lab to assure that all samples are processed accurately and in an efficient manner. Verify that all results are accurate and are communicated to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner
Monitor supply levels and order as necessary to facilitate the efficient operation of all testing activities
Ensure equipment is maintained and repaired as needed. Communicate with both internal and external support personnel as needed
Maintain a comprehensive PM program on all producer testing equipment to assure that all equipment is performing accurately and efficiently at all times
Assist Client Service, Technical Service and Quality in providing resolutions to problems with any and all test results, as needed
Perform or direct all daily, weekly and monthly calibration of equipment to maintain accuracy in testing
Work with the Safety Coordinator, verify that all accident investigations have been completed fully and correctly. Communicate all accident investigation findings to the appropriate Management and/or Supervisory personnel
Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Test Methods
Communicate clearly and concisely with clients, management, coworkers, and staff both orally and in writing. Delegate responsibilities to employees in a manner that ensures they understand their tasks and roles
Plan resource allocation so that due dates required by clients are met
Review applications, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions for positions reporting to this position
Administer, direct, and document the training of assigned staff on job functions, the Quality Manual, SOPs, IMS regulatory requirements, and laboratory policies/procedures applicable to area of responsibility; meet regularly with staff to ensure that proper information flows in both directions and that personnel adhere to these requirements on an ongoing basis
Conduct annual performance reviews for personnel that report to this position
Evaluate and approve or reject prospective and in-progress non-conformances (as exceptions) to standards (policies, procedures, etc.); investigate to determine the cause of retrospective non-conformance, determine and implement corrective action; follow-up to ensure that the corrective action resolved the problem
Assist in developing Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) relative to assigned responsibilities and implement SOPs that apply to area of responsibility
Maintain an orderly, clean and safe work area and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
Follow Eurofins DQCI guidelines and procedures
Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and coworkers
Adhere to all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
College degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field
Five (5) or more years experience in an equivalent Food or Dairy Laboratory Services Industry
Must possess a wide range of knowledge related to the Dairy Testing Industry
Must be able to communicate oral and written information clearly, concisely, logically and with confidence
Must have excellent organizational, and time management skills
Must have the ability and the desire to work cooperatively and effectively in a team based organization
Preferred
Two (2) to Three (3) years of experience in a leadership role
Benefits
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Company
Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing
Eurofins US Food Testing Division consists of a network of commercial testing laboratories strategically located throughout the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase