(Archived) Quality Control Team Lead

• Direct and prioritize tasks to ensure that tests and records are completed in an accurate and timely manner providing reliable results. Thus ensuring timely product delivery.
• Maintain laboratory procedures, correcting potential problems, to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
• Ensure that safety and quality standards are followed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Supervise workgroup/technicians’ activities.
• Problem solve all aspects of testing.
• Audit/review bench records.
• Author/review Standard Operating Procedures/Standard Methods.
• Inform QC management of testing issues (i.e. no tests, unsatisfactory results)
• Ensure that testing completed is properly documented and follows written methods.
• Responsible for ensuring proper training of Quality Control technicians.
• Effective and timely management of employee relations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Continuously develop direct reports to build a strong team and site. This includes the use of performance management tools, direct feedback, and open communication.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of USDA & EU guidelines. Ability to ensure compliance with changing guidelines.
• Ability to trouble-shoot problems and implement corrective action.
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and team/group interactive and leadership skills.
• Understanding of equipment used by technicians.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, develop, and motivate individuals and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with all levels of colleagues including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results.
• Extensive knowledge and capabilities with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint