Microbiology Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise microbiology lab personnel, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure timely and accurate microbiological testing of raw materials, finished goods, and environmental samples.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, FSMA, and other relevant food safety regulations.
• Review and approve lab results, investigate out-of-specification findings, and initiate corrective actions.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and validation of lab equipment.
• Manage documentation including SOPs, lab records, and quality reports.
• Define and track performance metrics for the laboratory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Sanitation, Manufacturing Technology) to resolve quality issues.
• Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and customer visits.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab processes and food safety programs.

Key Stakeholders / Internal Customers

• Quality Manager
• Product Safety Site Leader
• Process Engineers
• Production
• Global Quality

Requirements / Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Science or related field.
• +3 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality role.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing methods and food safety standards.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, environmental monitoring programs, and aseptic processing as per GLP requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) preferred.