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What Are We Looking For?
The Safe Food Alliance has an immediate opening for a proven, purpose-driven Director of Laboratory Operations. Working with a skilled team, primarily out of our Kingsburg facility, the Director will be responsible for planning and overseeing activities at all laboratory locations. We are looking for a candidate who is a solid communicator and trainer with the ability to inspire fellow team members. The position will report directly to the President.
Business Unit Responsibilities:
- Develop long-range goals and objectives and create annual strategic plans and budgets that lead to annual revenue growth while maintaining profitability.
- Partner with Business Development and Marketing to ensure annual goals are met or exceeded.
- Present lab performance updates during quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
Operations Responsibilities:
- Provide solid oversight for laboratory services required by our clients
- Responsible for the efficient operation of all laboratory functions.
- Implement a new LIMS program and guide LEAN initiatives
- Manage supervisors and be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of every lab unit.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Develop and provide ongoing staff training and cross-training for contingency planning
- Review research, testing, quality control, and other operational activities to ensure quality standards, efficiency, and schedules are met.
- Interpret results of laboratory activities to laboratory personnel, and management and provide guidance to professional and technical organizations.
- Working with fellow staff, preparing reports and technical papers.
- Respond promptly and effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Working with fellow staff and maintaining relationships with governmental regulatory agencies.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct research programs for marketing boards or other agencies.
- Periodically meet with customers at their facility or on-site at the laboratory.
- Oversee the DFA moisture meter program.
- Assist in other assigned duties as needed.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or another related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Ten years of related experience and/or training.
- LEAN Six Sigma Certification preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
About the Safe Food Alliance:
The Safe Food Alliance is owned by the DFA of California, a 115-year-old, member-owned company. The company’s Kingsburg lab site is fully equipped, 22,500 s.f. a facility that was completed in 2018. Other lab locations include facilities in Yuba City, Kerman, and Winters. Additionally, the DFA owns Safe Food Certifications, a highly recognized audit unit, and the DFA’s inspection division which is responsible for commodity inspection activities, primarily for the tree nut and dried fruit industries.
Please use the following link to apply for the position:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1768539
