Sr. quality control laboratory coordinator – Orindiúva/SP

Responsabilidades

• Ensure product quality while upholding company standards and procedures.
• Comply with all GLP, GMP, Safety, and Environmental regulations, in addition to corporate policies.
• Coordinate overall laboratory activities, including the creation and maintenance of lab procedures.
• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methodologies and procedures.
• Lead and manage a team working across shifts and administrative hours, ensuring high levels of motivation, quality, and productivity.
• Prepare the annual budget and monitor/control monthly budget performance (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Support customer complaint investigations through data analysis and report preparation.
• Align laboratory activities with Production and Technology teams.
• Implement and maintain the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and oversee document control programs and procedures.
• Perform critical analysis of all laboratory-released data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and approve the use of external laboratories, including critical review of issued reports.
• Implement raw material and ingredient control programs, including incoming inspections.
• Manage chemical reagents in compliance with federal/civil police and military regulations.
• Plan laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance in collaboration with the Plant Maintenance team.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping practices to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Interface with other company laboratories in Brazil and globally.
• Provide support for company-wide projects as required.
• Investigate all Out-of-Specification (OOS) results and lead appropriate actions.
• Participate in EHS activities, including accident investigations and hazard identification, as well as HACCP programs.
• Manage the issuance of Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and product release processes.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions arising from internal or external audits.
• Stop operations immediately and notify leadership in the event of anomalies or high-risk situations.
• Identify and respond promptly to adverse conditions with appropriate corrective measures.
• Attend meetings as required and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster teamwork and a culture of mutual respect.
• Coordinate and apply risk management principles across projects.
• Provide Quality Risk Analysis to support LT and Local Gate decisions.
• Evaluate and validate the quality impact of new or modified equipment.
• Conduct capability analysis of new raw materials and packaging components.
• Define and implement quality control plans for new suppliers and materials.
• Establish quality control plans for incoming, in-process, and finished products during plant trials, commissioning, and monitoring periods.
• Develop and oversee launch validation plans, ensuring execution until factory sign-off.
• Train company´s factory and/or third-party manufacturers (3PMs) in quality procedures, including sampling and analytical methods.
• Lead quality processes in early phase management and validation of innovation, VIP, and technology projects.

Requisitos

• Experience in Quality Laboratory Coordination, including People Leadership and Budget Management, with strong command of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Experience in the Chemical, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical industries, or accredited External Service Laboratories is preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in Microbiology, Physicochemical Analyses, and advanced instrumental techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC), along with a solid understanding of Food/Feed Safety and Environmental Standards.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences (mandatory). A postgraduate degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English (speaking, listening, and writing) is required.

Marcado como: Alimentos e Bebidas, Análises Físico-Químicas, Análises Laboratoriais, Controle de Qualidade, Cromatografia, HACCP, Microbiologia