Lab Supervisor

Company: Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

General Purpose:Provides direction, guidance and training to laboratory technicians. Provides lab data to management team as neededDuties and ResponsibilitiesSupervises Laboratory techniciansProvides training for new and existing lab techs as neededPerforms calibration of lab equipment as neededMaintains necessary lab certifications under applicable state and federal programsAcquires all required licenses and certifications necessary for the positionProvides timely, accurate and precise lab data to plant managementOrders supplies for labAssist Lab techs as needed to complete workloadReview records such as yeast/mold, coliform, environmental and charm ATP swabs, to determine effectiveness of SSOP'sReview HACCP records for cheese and whey plants weekly and report resultsFunction as back-up to the QA Supervisor in assisting the QA Manager with the development of quality programs in the plant and working with external auditors, both regulatory and internal.Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of positionFollow and make sure department follows all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirementsFollow and make sure department follows all safety and environmental regulationsPerform related duties as neededRequirements:Education and ExperienceMust have high school diploma or GEDcertification by the PA Department of Agriculture as a dairy laboratory director.At least three years experience in a dairy laboratory or equivalent is required.A BS in a Science related field is preferred.Necessary Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to use handbook formulas, a variety of measuring instrumentsAn Equal Opportunity Employer

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