QA LAB SHIFT SUPERVISOR in Dumas, Texas at Panhandle Products LLC

Supervisor’s Title: Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager

Reports to: Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager

Department: Quality

Exempt Status: Hourly

Work Schedule: Shift Work/Scheduled

This position is to assist and back up the quality assurance laboratory manager in leading and managing the team and the laboratory process. The Laboratory Shift Supervisor is a hands-on leadership position.

• This position leads all laboratory team members with direct oversight of the Lab Manager.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for the total daily operation of all shifts.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all laboratory functions, jobs, responsibilities, and SOP’s.
• Develop and revise Lab SOPs, submit for annual review by the Lab Manager.
• Conduct daily review of Proximate, Functional, Sensory, and Microbiological results on all in-process and finished products.
• Communicate with technicians regarding testing.
• Monitor that all analysis is performed to the required standard,s adhering to SOPs; oversee the electronic records system to ensure accurate reporting.
• Oversee and participate in the training of new lab technicians.
• Maintain calibration of all analytical equipment and champion maintenance of all equipment, and troubleshoot issues and repairs.
• Maintain lab inventory and order supplies.
• Maintain good laboratory practices and enforce laboratory safety.
• Oversee the lab cleaning program.
• Promotes and exhibits strong Food Safety and Quality practices.
• Promotes and exhibits Sustainability practices.
• Must report Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Sustainability, and Housekeeping problems to the laboratory manager immediately.
• Actively participate in teams and on projects to improve the metrics for the given area of responsibility.
• Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities defined in company policies and procedures, applicable legislation, or the SQF code.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Comply with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
• Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to the laboratory manager.
• Assist technicians with daily duties when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of one year of experience working in a food industry chemistry and microbiological laboratory.
• Prefer one year of supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of the proper use of all laboratory chemicals and knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and SQF and customer requirements for a food manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge of database software, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activity to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to uphold regulatory, company and customer standards.
• English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical effort is regularly required.
• May be trained and required to operate a forklift.
• Ascending or descending ramps, stairs, ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
• Frequently involves lifting more than 50 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions:

• Works in a food processing manufacturing facility with moderate noise.
• May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
• May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients.

Panhandle Products is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.