JOB SUMMARY

Overall supervision of the Fresno laboratory operations to include long range planning and the implementation of strategies for retaining, developing and expanding the business. Responsible for consistently producing accurate test results, maintaining and increasing the customer base and testing services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of planning and managing the laboratory budget.
• Ensure customer needs are met in a cost effective manner.
• Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of all laboratory services to include microbiology and chemistry.
• Ensure the attainment of company objectives through the selection, development, motivation and evaluation of lab staff. Directly manage the laboratory operation relating to hiring, termination, and performance management issues.
• Attention to consistent implementation of policies, procedures and business practices for all employees.
• Responsible for the selection and establishment of appropriate test methodology.
• Interact with clients/projects requiring multiple resources and effectively facilitate inter-company and interdepartmental initiatives and interactions to best meet the needs of the client/project.
• Supervise laboratory operations to maintain quality, efficiency and turnaround time on lab work.
• Participate in large project proposals with attention to profitability and client satisfaction.
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by staying current on scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
• Foster smoothly running laboratory functions through timely and effective resolution of disruptions; i.e.: equipment maintenance, purchases and laboratory supplies. Ensure the laboratory is clean, sanitary, well organized and that building/equipment maintenance operations are performed.
• Works with Laboratory team to be ISO 17025 compliant and ensure that the Corporate Quality Management System is correctly employed.
• Ensure the lab maintains the Laboratory Safety Program at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision of a team of approximately 10 managers, supervisors and senior staff.
• Indirect supervision and oversight of up to 100 incumbents, variable by volume