Butterball · 16 hours ago
Laboratory Supervisor
Mount Olive, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expButterball is a well-known name in the turkey industry, dedicated to providing quality products that create cherished memories. The Laboratory Supervisor oversees daily operations of the lab team, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and efficient workflows while serving as the primary contact for quality assurance testing.
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Responsibilities
Supervises the day-to-day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful completion of tasks. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces systems, policies, and procedures
Responsible for maintaining laboratory proficiency and production goals
Ensures laboratory compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and specifications
Prepares and participates in internal & external audits, providing necessary documentation and support
Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining laboratory programs, including microbiological and/or chemical testing of products and environmental samples
Provides expert guidance in troubleshooting issues related to finished products, ingredients, sanitation, environmental conditions, equipment, and testing methodologies
Evaluates and studies laboratory data to generate reports, graphs, and charts for management, initiating corrective actions in response to nonconformance
Represents the laboratory in cross-functional meetings, investigations, and regulatory discussions, including sanitation and USDA compliance meetings
Conducts investigations and assessments on the production floor to support corrective actions and quality improvements
Coordinates with vendors to manage inventory. Ensures timely material deliveries and oversees equipment maintenance and repairs
May issue certificates of analysis (COA) to customers as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field or equivalent
4+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
1+ year of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
In-depth knowledge of common microbial, molecular assays, and/or practical testing (i.e., proximate analysis, pellet durability, etc.) used in food safety and/or feed quality testing
Firm understanding of organizational policies and procedures, such as microbiology, chemistry, food safety, laboratory processes, and sanitation programs
Proficient in all routine chemical and/or microbiology assays with experience in preparing standard solutions and reagents for chemical and/or microbial testing while maintaining adequate laboratory inventory
Ability to learn, apply, and uphold relevant principles to ensure regulatory compliance and food and/or feed safety standards (i.e., HACCP, etc.)
Proficient with Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.), Power BI, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, and quality management systems
Proficiency in laboratory software, data analysis, and reporting tools
Good leadership skills with the ability to coach, support, and motivate a team
Solid verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to interpret and educate on standard practices and policies
For roles outside of the feed mill, hands-on experience in microbiology, food science, or a related field within the food manufacturing industry
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Company
Butterball
Butterball helps consumers celebrate traditional holidays and every day meal occasions with its branded line of products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-12-06Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Neal Walsh
Chief Operating Officer
Art Lankford
Vice President Operations
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