Analytical Lab Supervisor (INTERNAL ONLY)

Analytical Lab Supervisor

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way.Welcome to Nature's Way.

Inside our minds, inside our hearts, inside our business, inside our bottles.

Our reason for being, the purpose that inspires our work every day, is quite simple:Help people live healthy lives.

When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone.

How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. That means something important to the world, and it means the world to us.

PeopleTRUST

• Our products to be the gold standard
• Our words to be true
• Our claims to be honest,
• Our actions to have integrity.

Together we work with an awareness of how even small actions affect others, an attitude of kindness and concern for each other, and a drive for action that helps people live healthy lives.

It's the best way. The right way. The only way. Nature's Way.

Be a part of helping people live healthy lives as our newAnalytical Lab Supervisor.

SUMMARY
Responsible for supervision of the Analytical Team, including analytical testing of raw materials, in process and finished products, and environmental samples to ensure compliance with quality specifications and execution of projects and investigations. Participate in continuous improvement efforts and projects for efficiency, quality, and safety. Collaborate with other Lab Leaders on projects, processes, and operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Prioritize day to day testing and project workload for the Analytical team, ensuring customer expectations for turnaround time and quality are met.
• Train and coach Analytical team to achieve optimal performance and advance technical skills.
• Complete performance reviews, provide constructive feedback and form Action Plans or Goals for the Analytical team.
• Ensure quality system processes are understood and followed in the Analytical Lab.
• Investigate and document nonconformances, CAPAs and complaints.
• Provide guidance, review and/or complete Out of Specification (OOS) investigations.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support to Chemists on method, instrument, and equipment issues.
• Collaborate with Lab Leadership Team to identify and lead continuous improvement and GMP compliance projects, including monitoring and reporting on team capacity and KPI's.
• Manage method development, validations, and verification, including documentation and reports.
• Define project tasks, ensure completion by team and mentor Chemists on project methodology.
• Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally and externally on analytical testing topics and issues.
• Write, review, approve and revise SOPs for test methods, processes, and equipment.
• Perform test methods, review data and report results as needed.
• Maintain neat, accurate, and complete records such that they are defendable through an FDA audit.

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing; experience with USP, AOAC, etc. methods and analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, LCMS, HPTLC, FTIR, UV-Vis.

• Knowledge and application of cGMP's, GLP, USP, ISO, and FDA regulations.
• Knowledge and application of Lean concepts and methodologies.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision is needed.
• Experience working in a regulated industry a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus.

• May involve travel 1-2 times per year.

All benefits are effective on day 1 of employment.

MedicalOption to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high - deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.

DentalDelta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.

VisionRoutine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage

Time OffAll employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.

401K PlanCompany match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

You'll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness:

• Company provided short-term & long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
• New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Product discounts & a wellness program

Start Helping People live Healthy lives today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)