Quality Control Systems Superintendent

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Responsible for LIMS and lab software to meet functionality and organizational quality standards (including be not limited to EnviroMap, data transfers to LIMS from equipment, transfers from LIMS to ERP system etc.)

· LIMS Management and reporting

o Control Plan Adherence

o Sample group template adherence

o Developing and implementing frequency testing for testing schemes such as stability, raw material and conservation

· Ensure the Control Plans and Specifications including calculations are aligned throughout systems and manages gaps (Control Plans, Samples to Oracle)

· Responsible for Document Control of QC procedures including periodic reviews and updates – maintains schedule for conformity to organizational policies

· Develops and maintains controls charts for all Laboratory testing

· Responsible and leads Lab Equipment Reliability Program

· Performs investigations of equipment issues, documents findings, and makes recommendation for improvement activities, escalates issues to vendors to ensure services contacts are adhered to.

· Manages Lab equipment Service contracts

· Responsible for maintenance and metrics of stability testing program – including Business unit projects and standard requirements

· Develop effective quality systems, procedures and/or processes within cross functional teams to ensure efficiency throughout our quality systems

· Validates quality systems for mapping and data transfers

· Assists in CAPAs and investigation

· Interact with internal and external partners for development of best practices in our quality systems and procedures

· May provide assistance to staff with general tasks to provide better understanding of quality systems functions

· Prepares and developments KPIs metrics and reports on systems, connectivity, and reliability

· Installs, calibrates and tests new equipment with connectivity to LIMS

· Has a critical role in ensuring data integrity, quality and continuous improvement.

Secondary Duties

Special projects as assigned.

DEPUTY

· The deputies for this position are the Quality Manager (Primary) and Lab Superintendent (Secondary).

· This position serves as a deputy for the following positions: Lab Superintendent

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role has direct reporting of personnel and staff

ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, QUALITY, AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Understand and follow:

Environmental: Universal Waste, Hazardous Waste

Safety: All applicable OSHA Rules and Regulations

Quality: Quality Management System

Legal: all pertinent Human Resources, Environmental and Safety Laws and Regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry required and minimum of 5 years in equivalent position preferably in LIMS management, laboratory systems and instrumentation. Working knowledge of laboratory practice and methods. Document Control experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Ability to be CPR/First Aid certified required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.