QA LAB SUPERVISOR

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

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Vets/Disabled