Quality Lab Supervisor

Company: Nestl-- USA
Location: Anderson
Posted on: May 3, 2022

Job Description:

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestl-- is the place for you. Nestl-- USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestl--'s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
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Position SummaryThe Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day to day performance of the factory laboratories which includes both people safety and development and efficient testing. This position has the technical responsibility for all chemistry and laboratory aspects of product systems and environments and oversees accurate and efficient physical, qualitative, and quantitative nutritional and chemical analyses of incoming raw materials, in-line samples, semi-finished product, and finished product in order to assess their conformance to established quality standards.PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES:

• Coach, mentor, develop team members to meet current and future business requirements
• Plan and manage the day to day allocation of resources in order to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve on-time release of materials or finished product through laboratory testing
• Responsible for accurate and efficient chemical analysis of raw materials, ingredients, finished products and all chemistry tests in accordance with Nestl-- policies, procedures and GMPs
• Compiles and organizes testing results for release of finished product and reviews for completeness and accuracy for coordinating product release on a timely basis
• Identifies analytical trends in raw materials, ingredients, finished products and recommending, establishing and implementing corrective action
• Identifies and resolves technical issues through root cause analysis investigations
• Creates and revises procedures, protocols and process flows
• Oversees all laboratory internal control program requirements to ensure that they are being performed and documented
• Oversees a laboratory environment that is clean, orderly and safe
• Ensure all necessary actions are taken, including scheduling, analysis or submit for analysis via outside testing laboratory, to meet testing requirements for all programs in place
• Schedule and successfully complete all Proficiency and Collaborative tests
• Ensures inspection readiness through internal laboratory audits
• Provide training to all Laboratory Team members, maintain and improve laboratory training
• Provide a leadership role to all shifts to assist production in the identification of chemistry/analytical problems and provide technical leadership necessary to resolve
• Supports laboratory budget
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel as necessaryREQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
  
  • Preferred B.S in Chemistry, Food Science, or related technical field
  • Required A.S in Chemistry, Food Science or related technical fieldEXPERIENCE:
    
    • Preferred 2-5 years experience in analytical chemistry or quality control in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticalREQUIRED SKILLS:
      
      • Ability to lead, inspire and develop their team to achieve high performance results within a positive, motivated, proactive environment
      • Collaborates and works with others in an open and honest way that promotes trust and respect
      • Holds self and others accountable to established standards and objectives
      • Excellent communication skills and positive conflict management skills
      • Must be flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
      • Maintain positive vendor relationships
      • Knowledge of GMPs, SOPs and GLPs
      • Excellent organizational skills, strong analytical ability and high attention to detail
      • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
      • May require internal and external certificationRequisition ID169251It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl--. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl-- seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl-- home.The Nestl-- Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
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        Anderson, IN, US, 46011

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