Overview
Quality Supervisor Jobs in Glencoe, MN at Seneca Foods
Position Summary: The Analytical Chemist works in a 24/7 unionized, in-process, finished product, and environmental testing laboratory for the manufacturing plant(s).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise laboratory technician performing analytical testing and ensuring their compliance with all safety procedures
Validate laboratory technician results and provide troubleshooting maintenance support for all laboratory instrumentation
Provide analytical and technical support for both internal and external customers
Ensure compliance with ISO-9001:2008 quality management system and environmental VELAP certification
Develop, validate, and implement new or improved analysis methods
Implement the organization’s operating system and structured safety program (SSP)
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry; Master’s degree in chemistry preferred
Six Sigma Greenbelt certification preferred; NELAP certification preferred
5+ years of industrial analytical chemistry experience in organic and/or inorganic analysis
Additional Qualifications:
Familiarity with routine quantitative chemical analysis, including instrumental and wet chemistry techniques
Experience with quality management systems (ISO-9001:2008)
Familiarity with operation of an environmental laboratory
Skilled in wet chemistry analytical techniques including colorimetric, titrimetric, and gravimetric
Skilled in data interpretation using SPC/SQC techniques
Able to effectively supervise, direct, evaluate, and communicate with unionized workforce
Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices and participate in and improve the quality assurance safety programs
Must be able to work independently, multitask, and prioritize work for self and others
Must be a good team player with an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment to contribute to multiple, complex, and competing projects
Familiarity with the organization’s operating system preferred (5S, RPS, BIQ, LSW/SW, CI, Kaizen, Material Replenishment, etc.)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; VBAc experience is helpful
Experience with oracle-based LIMS and SAP is preferred
Skilled in chromatography techniques especially gas, liquid, and ionic, with familiarity in operating data acquisition and processing software preferred
Must be able to take off-hour calls when required and to provide on-call service for assigned weekends and holidays (approximately once per month)
Title: Quality Supervisor
Company: Seneca Foods
Location: Glencoe, MN
