Microbiology Manager

Microbiology ManagerWe are currently looking for a Microbiology Manager to join our team with oversight of four locations in the U.S. and Canada. You will be responsible for key areas that include analysis of microbiological results by tracking, documenting, and reviewing trends related to the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) and communicating this data to stakeholders. The position provides technical support to sanitation, QA analytical lab, maintenance, engineering, and other departments as needed for the participation of the food safety requirements in company s EMP program.Key Responsibilities:Manages the environmental monitoring program including ATP, air sampling, water testing, indicator and pathogen swabbing programManages the food safety plan in compliance with regulatory, customer, and other guidelinesReports to non-conformance results to leadership and other teams with a sense of urgencyEstablish monitoring sites for the EMP program, identify harborage sites, conduct root-cause investigationsTrack/trend EMP dataSupports all continuous improvement projects associated with QA departmental goalsAssists sister facilities on establishing EMP program and tracking/trending of micro programsTrains and monitors employees regarding GMPs, aseptic sampling and swabbing techniques, testing methodologies, equipment calibration and maintenanceCollaborates with facilities, maintenance, and sanitation teams in CAPA on EMP action itemsConducts internal auditing on sanitation policies and proceduresWorks with sanitation chemical supplier on employee training and identifying areas to improve in cleaning practicesWrites/revises SOPs, policies, and procedures on microbiological programsOversees the 3rd party lab testing on validation studies, shelf-life studies on new and existing productsMaintains lab files, lab log spreadsheets, Certificates of Analysis, and Certificate of Quality LettersMaintains a Microbiological Testing Registry to identify what microbiological analysis is required for each finished productEnsures that facilities are maintained, and all duties are performed in compliance with all applicable food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Technical Qualifications:Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in Food Science or microbiology discipline3-years of experience in a food safety, laboratory, or manufacturing environment with emphasis on microbiological testing, and analysisAbility/willingness to travel up to 25%-50% of the time within the U.S. and CanadaExperience in supervising and training a wide array of employeesProficient language skills in English and SpanishProficient in writing and communicating reports to Senior Leadership teamProficient in EMP program, understanding of microbiology, sanitation practices, and production processesStrong working knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations, GMPs, GFSI Audits, SSOPs, SOPsPCQI Certification or if the individual selected for the position is not certified, both certifications must be completed within 4-months after date of hireExperience in food manufacturing facilityExperience in Hygiene design**If you d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jeff Fee at jfee cps4jobs.com.JO: 279.24JF#LI-JF1