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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

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Job Title: Quality Assurance Lab Manager

Job Summary: Quality Assurance Lab Manager is responsible for all activities associated with the QA Lab. They are also responsible for supervising all lab personnel and performing laboratory testing functions.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Manage all activities associated with the QA Lab.

* Manage the scheduling of laboratory personnel work hours to accommodate work load.

* Supervise laboratory work to ensure the quality of our testing results.

* Perform laboratory testing as needed depending on workload.

* Producing laboratory testing media.

* Maintains and coordinates preventative maintenance/calibrations of laboratory equipment.

* Troubleshoot laboratory testing issues.

* Researching and implementing new testing methods and creating procedures.

* Evaluate new testing methods.

* Evaluating personnel performance and test performance through proficiency testing.

* Evaluating testing methods through quality control testing.

* Participating in Internal Audits and Management Reviews of the laboratory.

* Acquiring laboratory accreditation and maintaining accreditation status.

* Communicating with company departments about laboratory samples and results.

* Verifying testing result accuracy.

* Managing inventory; including reporting inventory to accounting and ordering supplies.

* Provide laboratory personnel with information regarding company activities, changes and other significant events.

* Interview and recommends candidates for laboratory positions.

* Informs and enforces hourly laboratory personnel's knowledge and adherence to laboratory policies & procedures and company policies & procedures.

* Provides required monthly training to the department on safety and accident prevention in the workplace.

* Trains and develops laboratory personnel to prove their job knowledge and their value to the department and the company.

* Conducts performance management reviews with the team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

* 5 years of microbiology lab experience is preferred.

* 2 years of management experience is preferred.

* Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

* Must be able to read, write and speak English.

* Must be able to practice good personal hygiene.

* Ability to perform basic math.

* Work extended hours, weekends and overtime if needed.

* Experience in food manufacturing or processing is a plus.

* Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.

* Basic computer skills using Google Suite.

* HACCP plan certification preferred.

* Good customer service skills are a must.

* Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

* Candidates must successfully pass the post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

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