Microbiology Supervisor

International Flavors and Fragrances; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the microbiology laboratory in a food manufacturing environment. You will lead a team of lab analysts, manage testing schedules, and support continuous improvement initiatives to uphold Product Safety.

Responsibilities include ensuring FDA/FSMA compliance, reviewing lab results, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Science or related field.
• +3 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality role.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing methods and food safety standards.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, environmental monitoring programs, and aseptic processing as per GLP requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise microbiology lab personnel, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure timely and accurate microbiological testing of raw materials, finished goods, and environmental samples.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, FSMA, and other relevant food safety regulations.
• Review and approve lab results, investigate out-of-specification findings, and initiate corrective actions.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and validation of lab equipment.
• Manage documentation including SOPs, lab records, and quality reports.
• Define and track performance metrics for the laboratory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Sanitation, Manufacturing Technology) to resolve quality issues.
• Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and customer visits.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab processes and food safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

GMP/HACCP knowledge

LIMS proficiency

Education

Degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Microbiology Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the microbiology laboratory. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality protocols. The supervisor will lead a team of lab analysts, manage testing schedules, and support continuous improvement initiatives to uphold Product Safety.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Science or related field.
• +3 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality role.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing methods and food safety standards.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, environmental monitoring programs, and aseptic processing as per GLP requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) preferred.

Competencies

• Timely decision making
• Planning
• Problem solving
• Presentation Skills
• Priority setting
• Drive for results
• Developing direct reports and others

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise microbiology lab personnel, including training, scheduling, and performance management.

* Ensure timely and accurate microbiological testing of raw materials, finished goods, and environmental samples.

* Maintain compliance with FDA, FSMA, and other relevant food safety regulations.

* Review and approve lab results, investigate out-of-specification findings, and initiate corrective actions.

* Oversee calibration, maintenance, and validation of lab equipment.

* Manage documentation including SOPs, lab records, and quality reports.

• Define and track performance metrics for the laboratory.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Sanitation, Manufacturing Technology) to resolve quality issues.

* Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and customer visits.

* Drive continuous improvement in lab processes and food safety programs.

Key Stakeholders / Internal Customer

• Quality Manager
• Product Safety Site Leader
• Process Engineers
• Production
• Global Quality