Job Purpose and Impact

The Corporate Lab Lead - Microbiology, will ensure Protein business compliance with all regulations, policies, standards and practices. In this role, you will lead a team that creates and implements policies, procedures, customer and supplier standards within manufacturing facilities and 3rd party testing sites across North America. You will act as a liaison among affiliated company businesses in the North region and with external microbiology vendors. 

Key Accountabilities

• Identify and anticipate potential risk and take action to prevent food safety and quality and regulatory compliance issues
• Responsible for the execution of company’s test & hold program and COA process within data systems
• Lead compliance efforts to Global Lab Practices within company laboratories
• Build and develop an effective, competent and engaged workforce
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of product food safety, sampling/testing methodologies and antimicrobial intervention validation
• Build internal and external partnerships with business operations and supply chain functions, managing directors,customers and vendors to ensure product quality and food safety
• Collaborate with the broader food safety quality and regulatory groups within the company to develop and align strategies
• Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, coaching and making decisions related to talent management hiring, performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field
• Minimum of six years of related work experience
• Ability to travel 25% - 35%

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
• Applied food (meat preferred) microbiology experience
• Experience with ISO1705 accreditation
• Experience  with USDA/FDA/CFIA/TIF microbiology regulatory requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and proficiency in MS Excel