Lab Supervisor

- As a leader, has impact on others by setting an example for others to follow

- Leads and supports the Company's Safety Values and Policies

- Primary function of this position is to supervise laboratory technicians

- May receive direction from cross functional leaders including, Production and Maintenance Superintendents, Technical Manager, Plant Manager

- Interfaces with supervisors and operators, maintenance workers and general service operators in collaborative fashion

- Ensure samples are received and checked into laboratory to maintain sample flow

- Ensure on time and accurate testing for internal and external customers

- Train laboratory technicians to perform accurate lab analysis.

- Generate and maintain staff schedule to ensure optimum laboratory coverage

- Ensure lab techs manage their time efficiently to maximize productivity and accountability

- Supervise the maintenance and calibration of lab equipment

- Review and verify lab results, report Out of specification and start investigations

- Monitor results throughout the day, check calculations, watch for abnormal results, request repeat tests, and audit technician's procedures.

- Responsible and accountable for the safety of all assigned personnel.

- Perform necessary functions of a lab technician in peak times or for absences.

- Review results and present to the Lab Leadership each lab tech's proficiency and capability to provide accurate lab results.

- Track all repeat analysis in the lab and present this data to the lab each month.

- Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Chemistry or Food Science required, 5 years of lab technician or analyst experience, 2 to 5 years' experience in similar supervisor position.

- This position requires chemistry/microbiology lab experience and baking related skills.

- The ability to use MS Windows particularly MS Office programs.

- Decision to repeat tests may be made independently or directed by manager.

- Must be able to follow written procedures, be organized, precise, observant, efficient, capable of working with minimal supervision.

- Must be able to perform several tasks simultaneously while maintaining accurate timing and procedures for each task.