Lab Quality Supervisor

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$70,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr

The base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.

Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer‑paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long‑term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.

Reporting to the North Branch Plant Manager, the Lab Quality Supervisor is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success by ensuring quality product through sample analysis and quality control. Success in this position requires the ability to manage processes, documentation, and troubleshoot. In addition, the supervisor will ensure products and processes comply with internal SOPs and external requirements.

• Performs lab sampling and inspection on finished products, raw materials, process fluids, and in‑process products.
• Forms, implements, and documents quality control objectives, initiatives, and procedures related to instrumentation calibration, product testing, auditing, and inspection.
• Ensures laboratory follows Good Laboratory Practice (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Documents all lab analysis performed and ensures needed lab documents and testing records are up to date, organized, and available.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• Enters all lab results in databases and records.
• Investigates quality issues and leads root cause analysis of non‑conformance and implements corrective actions.
• Prepares and communicates sample findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Coordinates and leads daily team activities.
• Performs required housekeeping, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Works in accordance with required safety procedures, standards, and other requirements.
• Handles or observes the requirements of the following Quality Management System to ensure conformance to the required ISO 9000:2000, FCI RUP, HACCP, AFIA Safe Feed/Safe Food, and FAMI‑QS standards.
• Supervises, trains, and mentors Lab Technician(s).

• Post‑secondary education.
• 5 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• 1–3 years supervisory experience.
• Chemistry knowledge.
• Aptitude for lab analysis.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Tactful and courteous, maintaining good working relationships with coworkers.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near guarded moving mechanical equipment and may handle toxic or hazardous chemicals.
• The employee is frequently exposed to heights, confined spaces, and hot and cold conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This position is expected to work within core business hours and requires participation in after‑hours…