Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory Supervisor

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Laboratory Supervisor will supervise a team to develop and monitor laboratory processes, including monitoring through indicators and ensure the application and maintenance of the quality system and safety conditions. In this role, you will evaluate and approve the results generated by the laboratory team and you will also evaluate the needs for maintenance of equipment and stocks of reagents and consumables and the organization and control of the laboratory budget.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and monitor laboratory processes to ensure the application and maintenance of the quality product and process verification systems.
• Execute the laboratory's quality management system and follow up on nonconformities by quality of results.
• Contact with internal and external clients guaranteeing the flow of information with the laboratory team including the quality and production team, the formulation and commercial areas and other clients.
• Review processes to ensure compliance and report noncompliance to laboratory management along with developing and implementing corrective action plans.
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum one year of directly related work experience
• Ability to work extended or flexible hours as required.
• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology
• One year of supervisory experience
• Three to five years’ experience in microbiology laboratory performing pathogen identification
• Experience in laboratory, food safety, food manufacturing, auditing, regulatory or related field
• Technical knowledge related to microbiology and ISO 17025 standards
• Knowledge of microbiology laboratory equipment, procedures and GLP’s

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.