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Corporate Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor - Collegedale,
TN McKee
Foods Corporation Salaried
Job Opening Corporate Microbiology Laboratory
Supervisor, Collegedale, TN Req.# 10002574-20101020(R) Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am –
5:00pm (or as required by business needs) Qualifications required: •
Bachelor
of science degree in Food Microbiology or related
field of study and 3 years experience in a related position with supervisory
responsibilities. •
Knowledge
of and experience with microbiological management in food plants to include: o
bio-film
prevention o
sanitizer
use and function o
niche
vs. transient microorganisms o
general
food plant microbial ecology •
Technical
knowledge of low moisture food manufacturing processes and related
microbiological risks. •
Ability
to work in a team environment to accomplish continuous improvement. •
Demonstrated
ability to apply logic and/ or scientific method to a wide range of
intellectual and practical problems. •
Able
to deliver effective and persuasive communication and presentations on
controversial or complex topics to people of all backgrounds and at various
levels within the company. •
Capable
of effectively utilizing statistics and mathematics to analyze data, create
information and develop insights about microbiological data
trends ultimately making improvements to the business in reduction of risks,
etc. •
Demonstrated
ability to use a computer to analyze and process information in MS Access
databases and other McKee Foods data systems and
to effectively utilize MS Excel, MS
Word, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint and MS PowerPoint. •
Able
to organize, set priorities and manage time effectively. •
Personable,
respected by peers. •
High
level of initiative, work well with minimal supervision. •
Able
to maintain high degree of confidentiality. •
Able
to handle detailed paperwork and maintain records. •
Willing
to receive additional training. •
Willing
to travel. •
Tests. Qualifications preferred: • Experience conducting regular sanitation
inspections and audits of products and equipment for conformity to federal
and state sanitation laws and plant standards. •
Registered
Environmental Health Specialist/ Registered Sanitarian. •
Knowledge
of or experience with ISO 17025 principles. •
5+
years of supervisory experience. •
Experience
in conducting training. Responsibilities: •
Supervise
McKee Foods Corporate Microbiology Laboratory operations. •
Maintain
lab operations in compliance with the CDC Bio-safety Level 2 approval level. •
Establish
and maintain lab quality system consistent with the requirement of ISO 17025. •
Train
manufacturing employees on microbiological topics and sanitation principles. •
Manage
McKee Foods microbiological monitoring system. •
Conduct
heat kill step validation testing of processes. •
Conduct
risk assessments for the company relating to microbiological issues. •
Develop
and implement company quality policies as they relate microbiological
concerns. •
Write,
establish and review procedures supporting the company quality policies. •
Conduct
plant facility microbiological audits to include equipment inspection and
proper use of cleaning chemicals to achieve microbiological standards. •
Review
microbiological results, conduct trend analysis and communicate with plant
Technical Services and Environmental Services Departments concerning
corrective and preventative actions. To Apply: If
interested and qualified, please visit our website at www.mckeefoods.com under the current job
openings to apply. To be
considered as an applicant for this position, all resumes and/or applications
must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on November 3, 2010. **We are an Equal Opportunity
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