Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The role of the Quality Control Lab Coordinator is to carry out laboratory testing, analyze results and complete record-keeping paperwork to aid in the success, growth, and future of Weis Markets by creating, implementing, and executing best in class quality control, food safety, and sanitation standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct daily bacteriological plating and testing of all items produced by the Weis Markets Ice Cream and Milk Plants.
• Conduct environmental testing for the Weis Meat Plant, Ice Cream and Milk facilities and communicate results.
• Responsible for maintaining the product complaint program, communicating with Category Managers and suppliers.
• Maintain private label specification results and use data to determine products needing further evaluation and testing.
• Assist in the handling of the private brand product inspection program and maintain the tracking database.
• Partner with the merchandising departments to perform upkeep on the cutting process of existing products and new items.
• Administer the Food Safety awareness and e-learning programs.
• Obtain and track the Weis Markets ServSafe certification program to ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintain and update Food Safety policies and procedures per the federal and state guidelines.
• Provide Food Safety audit analytics and review/edit internal compliance requirements through the LPMS database.
• Create individual and summarized Food Safety reports, communicate inspection deficiencies to stores and field/support center staff.
• Submit store development new/remodel store drawings to state health departments for approval.
• Monitor and communicate pest control provider recommendations to essential personnel to ensure corrective measures have been taken.
• Monitor Kay Chemicals for the company and provide information to district operations staff.
• Submit and review department invoices for payment in a timely manner through Accounting.
• Work with department management to complete clerical tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering phones.
• Update and maintain the Food Safety Website periodically.
• Maintain and monitor Jolt software – associate profiles, location data, creating cooking logs / traceability documentation as needed.
• Document and coordinate Human Resource related functions for the Food Safety Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (not required)
• Food Safety Certification preferred (not required)
• Require good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to act with high sense of urgency.
• Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with the utmost confidentiality.
• Core computer competencies including an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.