Micro Lab Supervisor

Ruiz Foods has been family owned since 1964, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the country and is the proud maker of two #1 brands: El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and convenience stores across the US and Canada.

Are you looking for career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike? Come join our team and help us continue our industry-leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food!

COMPENSATION:

• 70k- 85k Depending on Experience


• 15% Bonus Eligible

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises activities of the assigned area


• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards, quality assurance HACCP/USDA standard and good housekeeping practices


• Arrange to have appropriate QA microbiological, incoming raw and packaging material records prepared and maintained


• Responsible for the weekly and monthly reports


• Keeps records of departmental activities as required


• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of QA methods and elimination of wasteful practices within department


• Train QA Lab technicians and other team members as needed


• Writes and updates QA Lab, raw and packaging material procedures as needed


• Manages and updates the QA Lab data base as required as well as all "on- hold" for raw and packaging material


• Confers with QA Manager and the Plant Manager to establish corrective action on QA problems connected with daily production goals and results


• Works with suppliers and customer as need


• Inspects and test all incoming raw and packaging materials


• Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this job


• Perform other duties as required or directed


• Organize, conduct, maintain product sensory program and result communications for the network

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent is preferred


• 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience in a microbiology lab or QA food-processing environment are required


• Must have knowledge of microbiological and analytical testing methods


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Strong cross functional leadership.


• Working knowledge of various food processing technologies and their impact on quality and food safety (freezing, refrigerating, cooking, baking, etc.)


• Ability to write technical reports.


• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Certification in HACCP, PCQI, GFSI discipline or any Lean Six Sigma a plus.