Lab Manager

At Milk Specialties Global, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition.

We are passionate and dedicated people.

Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios.

The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates.

The animal nutrition division is a leading supplier of functional fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Lab Manager has the responsibility of overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all testing and results.

This role ensures that all lab procedures meet regulatory and company standards, fosters continuous improvement, and leads a team of lab technicians to perform a wide range of tests.


* As part of the leadership team help drive culture change by leading as example with positive attitude and innovative thinking to contribute to the business strategy.


* Recruit, grow, direct, coach, lead and supervise all QA technicians and sanitation personnel.


* Assist with SOP development, quality specifications, safety, and job expectations.


* Manage and oversee EMP and Sanitation programs.


* Manage all lab functions including oversight of analytical testing on raw materials, packaging, in process samples and finished products ensuring compliance with all quality specifications.


* Conduct and document all equipment calibrations and maintenance.


* Drive improvements by doing GMP walk-throughs and quality audits of the facility to help identify best practices to fulfill business needs.


* Notify QA Manager & Plant Manager when physical or chemical analysis defines products/ingredients that do not meet specifications.


* Maintain and organize all storage locations for hazardous materials and supplies in a safe, well identified location.


* Assist with all customer and regulatory audits as back-up SQF practitioner for the FDL facility.


* Assist Quality Assurance Manager in building and improving quality systems.


* Work closely with QA Manager to assist with any other duties as needed.


* Ensure compliance with all company, state and federal safety and regulatory policies and take personal responsibility to engage in food safety practices to prevent hazards that cause foodborne illness or injury.                                                    



* Qualified and trained individual will provide as a back-up in the event of an absence of another employee.

Experience:


* Experience in life science, nutri...