Food Safety Net Services · 8 hours ago
Laboratory Manager
De Pere, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFood Safety Net Services is a company that partners with customers to deliver trusted scientific solutions across food, beverage, and consumer product industries. They are seeking a Laboratory Services Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a microbiological and/or chemical laboratory, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while managing a team of over 50 employees.
Animal FeedConsultingFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead laboratory operations to ensure accurate, compliant testing and consistent turnaround times
Own site performance across quality, safety, customer satisfaction, people leadership, and profitability
Build and maintain a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive laboratory team comprised of 50+ employees
Drive continuous improvement in service, efficiency, and cost management
Serve as the primary point of leadership for customers, audits, and cross-functional partners
Oversee daily laboratory operations, staffing, and workflow to meet volume demands and service commitments
Maintain ISO 17025 compliance and alignment with the Corporate Quality Management System
Lead preparation for and participation in external audits
Promote a strong safety culture and maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment
Manage laboratory budgets and financial performance, including labor, inventory, and vendor costs
Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop supervisors and laboratory staff
Coach and hold supervisors accountable for performance, engagement, and employee development
Communicate directly with customers regarding capabilities, results, timelines, and service expectations
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability
Collaborate with other laboratories across the Certified Group network to share best practices and support overflow testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related field required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading frontline supervisors in an operational environment
Proven ability to manage financial performance and operational KPIs
Strong people leadership skills with experience developing supervisors and teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret technical, regulatory, and business requirements
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in fast-paced or ambiguous situations
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in third-party laboratory testing or manufacturing environments preferred
Company
Food Safety Net Services
As part of Certified Group, Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) and Certified Laboratories partner with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Brandt
Chief Science Officer
Recent News
2023-12-23
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
2023-12-23
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