Dairy Lab Supervisor: Quality, Compliance & Leadership

Lactalis USA; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Lab Supervisor to lead all plant laboratory operations and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards. You will direct staff activities, ensure timely and accurate testing, and provide strategic leadership for quality control.

The role reports to the Manager, Quality and requires 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing and 5+ years in a lab setting, preferably in dairy. Strong GMP knowledge and budget oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility.
• 5+ years of experience in a lab setting; dairy industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs and quality control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, leadership, and development for direct reports, including training, coaching, performance management, and handling employee relations issues.
• Oversee all plant laboratory operations, including equipment, testing, and compliance with SOPs and protocols.
• Manage lab KPI files, performance tracking, internal audits, and reporting (daily, monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Handle equipment qualification, calibration, maintenance, repairs, and purchasing of lab supplies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training programs, and documentation for lab staff.
• Lead investigations of abnormal or out-of-spec results and collaborate on troubleshooting with the central lab.
• Manage lab budget, capital expenditures, and vendor relationships to ensure service quality.
• Ensure proper execution of shelf-life programs and support food safety audits.
• Define sampling plans for raw materials, packaging, and finished products; validate processes and provide QC data.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and ensure all quality instruments are calibrated and functioning

Skills

Leadership

People management

Quality control

GMPs

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Business, Food Science, Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Lactalis USA in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Lab Supervisor to lead all plant laboratory operations and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards. You will direct staff activities, ensure timely and accurate testing, and provide strategic leadership for quality control.

The role reports to the Manager, Quality and requires 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing and 5+ years in a lab setting, preferably in dairy. Strong GMP knowledge and budget oversight are essential.