Micro Lab Supervisor

Ruiz Foods has been family owned since 1964, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the country and is the proud maker of two #1 brands: El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and convenience stores across the US and Canada.

Are you looking for career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike? Come join our team and help us continue our industry-leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food!

COMPENSATION:

• 70k- 85k Depending on Experience
• 15% Bonus Eligible

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects and test all incoming raw and packaging
• Responsible for the scientific interpretation and compilation of the data associated with all the testing
• Arrange to have appropriate QA microbiological, incoming raw and packaging material records prepared and maintained.
• Train QA Lab technicians and other team members as needed
• Manages and updates the QA Lab database as required as well as all "on- hold" for raw and packaging material.
• Review issues with QA Manager and the Plant Director to establish corrective action on QA problems connected with daily production goals and results.
• Responsible for the testing of raw materials, finished products and environmental samples.
• Supervises all activities in the assigned area and the employees.
• Responsible for the weekly and monthly
• Keeps records of departmental activities as
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of QA methods and elimination of wasteful practices within department.
• Writes and updates QA Lab, raw and packaging material procedures as needed
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards, quality assurance HACCP/USDA standard and good housekeeping practices.
• Order all supplies needed for the lab and maintain inventory.
• Works with suppliers and customers as needed.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent is preferred
• 2-4 years of previous supervisory experience in a microbiology lab or QA food-processing environment are required
• Must have knowledge of microbiological and analytical testing methods
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with professionalism, flexibility, initiative and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Must have good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Certification in HACCP, PCQI, GFSI discipline or any Lean Six Sigma a plus.

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