Quality Laboratories Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

The Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor supervises Quality Control Associates and Quality Control Technologists, delegates tasks, provides accountability, and verifies work performed. The QC Laboratory Supervisor monitors Dry Production and associated parameters and alerts Dry Production to process deviations and recommends adjustments. The QC Laboratory Supervisor dispositions out of spec material according to a mitigation plan. The QC Laboratory Supervisor works closely with Dry Production, maintenance, and Research & Development to accomplish Food Safety and Quality objectives. This position reports to the Quality Control Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for achieving Quality / Food Safety Key Performance Indictors (KPIs)
• Supervises Quality Control Technologists and Quality Control Technicians who are responsible for implementing and enforcing company laboratory testing requirements.
• Trains and measures progress of Quality Control Lab Technologists and Quality Control Technicians to ensure performance progress and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Assist in the enforcement of implemented policies, operating procedures, quality systems and programs which ensure proper testing, evaluation, inspection, and technical support to meet product quality standards.
• Acts as a quality resource for the operational issues, process improvement activities, new ingredient testing, and new product commissioning.
• Manages quality control testing of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with established specifications and regulatory standards.
• Reviews and reports nonconformances. Participates in corrective / preventive actions through collaboration with other departments.
• Operates the “Hold” program, including the status, release, and destruction of “Rejected” products as it relates nonconformances in and resulting from Dry Production.
• Conducts performance appraisals of laboratory personnel and provides feedback.
• Reviews and approves laboratory documents and prepare work instructions.

Must effectively carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that consistently demonstrates Saturn Petcare Inc.’s mission and core values in a positive manner. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Lead and direct Quality Technologist and Quality Technician personnel. Carries out lab management responsibilities in accordance with site policies, applicable federal and local regulations. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training of employees.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Computer and Technology Skills :

Skills and Ability :

Ability to motivate and influence others. Significant level of diplomacy and trust. Excellent oral and written communications abilities. Professional image that promotes Saturn Petcare’s brand and culture. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Solid interpersonal abilities. Excellent presentation and organizational skills. Ability to write clear, concise emails, facilitate meetings and give presentations.

Language Skills :

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as : fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Allergen Awareness :

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens : Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees. The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc. is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.