Stahlbush Island Farms · 1 month ago
QA Lab Assistant Manager
Corvallis, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelStahlbush Island Farms is focused on food safety and quality, and they are seeking a QA Lab Assistant Manager to support the Quality Department. This role involves overseeing lab personnel, reviewing batch paperwork, and coordinating special projects to ensure departmental goals are met.
AgricultureFarmingFood Processing
Responsibilities
Communicate with leadership teams and personnel regarding product compliance to food safety and quality requirements and specifications
Manage all lab staff, including hiring, scheduling, and performance reviews. Position scorecards will list all performance indicators
Assist in Incident Response and ON HOLD programs to document investigations
Verify batch paperwork daily, and report quality concerns to appropriate personnel. Responsible for follow-up with technicians on deficiencies and reporting those deficiencies to the Lab Supervisors and QA Manager
Maintain and audit incident, on hold and positive release registers
Maintenance and data entry into quality databases and files
Review physical grade sheets of cans for accuracy and enter into Positive Release if product is within specification. Review physical samples with potential deficiencies and report findings as appropriate
Meet regularly with lab Supervisors to provide training and feedback, assist with issues on shift, and assist Supervisors in bringing problems to Management attention
Work with lab Supervisors to develop and oversee weekly lab training programs
Be able to perform all job duties of a lab technician or lab supervisor to fill in the lab when necessary
Cross-train in the microbiology lab to learn all skills associated with the position
Assist with any other project as assigned by QC Management
Perform other duties as assigned
This position has been identified as holding responsibility for food safety and the quality of the company. This responsibility extends over all shifts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Food Science, Ag Science or related field
PCQI certification within 6 months of hire
Must be a team oriented strong problem solver, able to create solutions to challenges in an expedient manner
The ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments is essential
Strong computer skills are important
Proficiency in understanding and use of personal computers, Excel, Word, e-mail, and 10-key skills required
Experience in food manufacturing, preferably in a Quality role
Preferred
Spanish fluency strongly preferred
Company
Stahlbush Island Farms
Stahlbush Island Farms is an environmentally friendly farm and food processor committed to sustainable agriculture.
Founded in 1985
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon Soule
CFO
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