Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager

Location: Sheboygan Falls, WI, US, 53085 Shift: First Shift Employment Type: Salaried Full-time

Position Overview: As Johnsonville's Laboratory Coordinator (Manager), you'll have the opportunity to lead and develop our microbiology and chemistry teams while building laboratory capabilities that make an impact across the business. You'll ensure reliable, accurate and defensible laboratory testing, lead our journey to A2LA accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025, and create a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and audit readiness. You'll also partner across the organization to turn technical insights into meaningful action and ensure our laboratory continues to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation & Quality Management
• Technical Leadership - Meat Microbiology & Chemistry
• People Leadership & Laboratory Operations
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Technical Influence

Education

Bachelor's in microbiology, food science, meat science, or related science required

Experience

7+ years of progressive laboratory experience in food, meat, microbiology, chemistry, or another regulated testing environment, required 3+ years of laboratory leadership or supervisory responsibility, required Background working within or implementing an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, required A2LA assessment preparation or participation strongly preferred Food or meat microbiology and chemistry testing background, including pathogen, environmental, compositional, and rapid methods, strongly preferred Experience with LIMS, data governance, statistical analysis, and Microsoft 365 applications, preferred

Skills

Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, accreditation requirements, and audit readiness Knowledge of method verification/validation, quality control, proficiency testing, corrective action, equipment and document control, and competency authorization Strong scientific judgment and risk-based decision-making Ability to translate technical and accreditation requirements into practical, sustainable laboratory processes Strong root-cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement capabilities Effective project management, prioritization, and change leadership Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to balance daily execution and long-term laboratory strategy Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly across laboratory, plant, regulatory, and leadership audiences

Other Requirements

Travel: Less than 10% of your time Benefits and Compensation Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Johnsonville Way

Our culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God-given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way. Our owner is famous for saying that, "Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use the business to build our people." We are proud to offer endless opportunities for continued learning and growth here at Johnsonville.