DescriptionPosition at JBS USA Lab Supervisor
Division/Department: Pork
Location: Marshalltown
Job title: Laboratory Supervisor
Reports to: Joel Rodriguez
Nonexempt Hourly Rate: Type of position: Hours:
Full-TimeMust be flexible
Level: Shift:
1st & 2ndExempt
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 for the 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 departmentMaintain 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: 04/30/2024Closing Date: Until filled
JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/Vets/Disabled
