Laboratory Supervisor

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing laboratory testing and inspection activities within a food manufacturing facility. The role ensures the accurate and timely testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, and finished products, while maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, and laboratory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily laboratory inspection and testing activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate microbiological and physicochemical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
• Review laboratory test results and promptly investigate abnormal, out-of-specification, or non-conforming results.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, R&D, and other relevant departments on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Supervise laboratory personnel, including work allocation, training, performance monitoring, and adherence to laboratory procedures and testing standards.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of laboratory samples, reagents, and testing materials.
• Manage the calibration, maintenance, verification, and proper use of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and other required documentation.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory management systems, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Coordinate with accredited third-party laboratories when external testing or verification is required.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve raw material and product quality issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, testing efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Quality and Safety, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in laboratory testing, quality control, or quality inspection within the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in dairy, frozen food, beverage, meat processing, bakery, or other food manufacturing environments is highly preferred.