Quality Control Lab Supervisor — Dairy QA & Compliance Lead

Foremost Farms USA; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan – company match

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and Disability Insurance

Daily Pay Option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Foremost Farms USA is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor to oversee day-to-day lab operations, ensure GLP compliance, and deliver accurate test results for raw materials, in-process, and finished products.

You will lead a team of technicians, coordinate external testing, maintain calibration programs, and drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, and regulatory adherence within our Plant Laboratory.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in a laboratory in a food manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of GLPs and laboratory safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully interact and communicate with internal cross-functional teams, and all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure technical competence, valid results, and compliance with the lab management system.
• Lead, coach, and develop laboratory personnel; establish training and performance evaluation plans.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring programs and external lab testing as needed.
• Manage calibration program for laboratory equipment and ensure traceability to standards.
• Support QA and regulatory audits including FSMA/PCQI responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Biology / Microbiology / Chemistry / Food Science or related

Job description

Foremost Farms USA is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor to oversee day-to-day lab operations, ensure GLP compliance, and deliver accurate test results for raw materials, in-process, and finished products.

You will lead a team of technicians, coordinate external testing, maintain calibration programs, and drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, and regulatory adherence within our Plant Laboratory.