Lab Manager

Actus Nutrition; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) company match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee daily laboratory operations, ensure accuracy and timeliness of testing, and maintain compliance with quality standards. You will lead a team of lab technicians in testing raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.

The role emphasizes GMP, audits, safety, and building strong quality systems, with opportunities to influence culture and process improvements across the dairy and food ingredients portfolios.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the dairy or food industry.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in life science, nutrition, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure timely, accurate testing.
• Lead QA technicians and sanitation personnel.
• Develop SOPs, quality specs, safety and job expectations.
• Coordinate EMP and Sanitation programs.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, QA audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor staff and drive culture change.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory testing procedures

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Lab Manager has the responsibility of overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all testing and results. This role ensures that all lab procedures meet regulatory and company standards, fosters continuous improvement, and leads a team of lab technicians to perform a wide range of tests.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• As part of the leadership team help drive culture change by leading as example with positive attitude and innovative thinking to contribute to the business strategy.
• Recruit, grow, direct, coach, lead and supervise all QA technicians and sanitation personnel.
• Assist with SOP development, quality specifications, safety, and job expectations.
• Manage and oversee EMP and Sanitation programs.
• Manage all lab functions including oversight of analytical testing on raw materials, packaging, in process samples and finished products ensuring compliance with all quality specifications.
• Conduct and document all equipment calibrations and maintenance.
• Drive improvements by doing GMP walk-throughs and quality audits of the facility to help identify best practices to fulfill business needs.
• Notify QA Manager & Plant Manager when physical or chemical analysis defines products/ingredients that do not meet specifications.
• Maintain and organize all storage locations for hazardous materials and supplies in a safe, well identified location.
• Assist with all customer and regulatory audits as back-up SQF practitioner for the FDL facility.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in building and improving quality systems.
• Work closely with QA Manager to assist with any other duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company, state and federal safety and regulatory policies and practices.
• Take personal responsibility to engage in food safety practices to prevent hazards that cause foodborne illness or injury.
• Qualified and trained individual will provide as a back-up in the event of an absence of another employee.

Position Requirements

• Experience in life science, nutrition, or related area.
• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the dairy or food industry.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills. Previous supervisory experience.

Actus Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.