Laboratory Supervisor of Crush Operations

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory staff, including hiring, training, and developing associates to meet departmental needs.
• Perform annual collaborative testing.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of all laboratory testing equipment.
• Manage all aspects of quality control programs such as GMP+, FSMA, and related standards.
• Integrate NIR into testing processes to reduce wet chemistry testing frequency by increasing NIR accuracy.
• Ensure safe working conditions for all associates and actively participate in the EHS committee.
• Ensure GHS hazard communication requirements are met for all chemical and SDS information.
• Ensure products meet established customer quality, service requirements, and specifications.
• Conduct regular safety audits to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Report assay results to commercial and production teams.
• Notify and coordinate with production if analyses are out of specification or quality issues arise.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biology.
• 5–7 years of related experience.
• Understanding manufacturing technologies.
• Understanding quality control processes.
• Understanding safety and environmental programs and requirements.
• Understanding standard software applications.
• Strong communication, math, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Ability to move freely throughout Agribusiness facilities, including climbing vertical heights (0–150').'
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (0–100°F), humidity (0–100%), and noise (50–100db; hearing protection required).
• Exposure to chemicals (MSDS sheets available).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $116,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Benefits

• Medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness
• Accident insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off