Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager

2 days ago


Mount Olive, North Carolina, United States Butterball Full time
Job Summary

This role is responsible for managing laboratory functions within Butterball's production facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer requirements. The successful candidate will oversee analytical testing, provide leadership to plant and laboratory personnel, and maintain internal and external product specifications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement laboratory programs, including microbiological and chemical analysis.
  • Collaborate with vendors on pricing, equipment maintenance, and diagnostics.
  • Assist with research and development work on continuous improvement efforts.
  • Design and implement sampling programs using company computer software.
  • Oversee and perform lethality and challenge studies.
  • Prepare reports, graphs, and charts for management and initiate corrective measures.
  • Maintain laboratory proficiency testing standards and accreditation.
  • Serve as liaison with local, area, and Federal USDA and FDA personnel.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of work experience in a microbiology or food chemistry role.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) can substitute for work experience.
  • Experience in a food manufacturing industry, with knowledge of microbiology, food safety, and laboratory processes.
  • Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a food safety laboratory.
  • Familiarity with USDA FSIS Appendices A and B and Guidelines.
  • Experience with Culture Independent Diagnostics (Quantitative PCR) and vendor collaborations.
  • HACCP, PCQI, and other food safety certifications.
Work Environment

This role requires working in various environments, including climate-controlled offices, laboratories, manufacturing plants, and farms. The individual must be able to wear personal protective equipment and work in environments with varying conditions, such as cold areas, warm areas, chemicals, and dusty environments.

Travel Requirements

Frequent regional travel will be required, with additional travel up to 25% and on an as needed basis.



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