Lab Manager - Dairy QA & Lab Leadership (PTO Day 1)

Lactalis USA; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Lactalis USA is hiring a Lab Manager in Brattleboro, VT. You will lead plant laboratory operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic quality control leadership to support production. The role reports to the Manager, Quality.

Requirements include an associate degree (bachelor preferred), 3+ years leading teams, and 5+ years in a lab setting with strong GMP knowledge. Travel may be occasional; extended hours possible.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and delegating work in a manufacturing facility.
• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory setting, dairy industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, GMPs, and quality control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant laboratory operations, including equipment, testing, and SOP compliance.
• 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 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

Laboratory oversight

GMP knowledge

Education

Associate degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Food Science / Engineering / Business

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Lactalis USA is hiring a Lab Manager in Brattleboro, VT. You will lead plant laboratory operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic quality control leadership to support production. The role reports to the Manager, Quality.

Requirements include an associate degree (bachelor preferred), 3+ years leading teams, and 5+ years in a lab setting with strong GMP knowledge. Travel may be occasional; extended hours possible.