Operations Supervisor, Chemistry

About the role

We are seeking an Operations Supervisor, Chemistry at Crete Analytical Laboratory, located at 3600 Eagle Nest Dr, North Building, Crete, IL 60417 USA. This role is part of our commitment to making food systems safer, healthier, and more sustainable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of departmental personnel to ensure operations are in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and assigned tasks.
• Communicate any emerging client requirements to laboratory personnel as needed.
• Communicate procedural and operational difficulties and delays to client service personnel or the client as required.
• Read, calculate and record analysis data to produce a report for the client. Correct any discrepancies that occur.
• Administer corporate human resource programs relating to employee recruitment and retention, compensation, training and development, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, and employment record documentation.
• Educate and train departmental personnel on correct procedures and new analysis methods. Evaluate current methods and recommend modifications as new procedures become available.
• Arrange and document work schedules for departmental personnel so that analysis is accurately completed to maintain effective and efficient operations.
• Aid departmental personnel with analysis tasks as needed to ensure timely results.
• Maintain supplies and instrumentation for operating departments.
• Assist in ceasing specific analyses under their responsibility when evidence from the quality system indicates the process is not in control and the quality of the results is compromised as a result of the non-conformances.
• Maintain expertise in the field of food science by attending relevant seminars and using available reading material.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
• Initiate action to prevent or minimize departures from the quality system or test procedures. This authority includes addressing resource needs to properly address issues such as client turn-around time requirements, overtime limits, employee turnover, work stoppage and assure the appropriate type and amount of materials are ready and available for use.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant work experience in microbiology or chemistry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Broad knowledge of microbiology or chemistry to analyze and interpret data accurately.
• General knowledge of food science to supervise the analysis of the sample.
• Broad knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external interlocutors.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data recording and reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

• Laboratory safety procedures and policies.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package.
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000 annual salary USD

Schedule

Full-time position.