General Description: Supervises team in the implementation and daily execution of product specification testing, food safety and quality procedures.

• Provides leadership across all food safety, quality programs and lab activities
• Review documentation from the quality lab to ensure accuracy
• Perform monthly chemical and expendable inventory to submit requests to QSM for ordering
• Write, review and implement lab safety protocols
• Maintain weekly microbiological sample submission program
• Manages sample retention and evaluation program
• Develops and trains staff on standards, processes and skills fundamental to food safety/quality

Education/Experience/Capabilities Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Must have an understanding of GMP and HACCP.
• Must have proficient computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills.
• Must demonstrate good leadership skills.
• Must have good technical reading and writing skills.
• Must have good math and analytical skills.
• Must be dependable and prompt with strong integrity and work ethic.
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment; able to work well with others