Microbiology Supervisor


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Job Title: Microbiology Supervisor
Location: Appleton, Midwest United States, USA

Company: McCain Foods
Industry Sector: Food/Processing
Industry Type: Food & Beverage Products and Processing
Career Type: Scientist
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: 2

Job Description:


Requisition ID: 36519  
 
Job Description: 
 

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. 
 

About the role.   

What you’ll be doing. 

The Microbiology Supervisor will oversee all laboratory functions as well as conduct testing in the laboratory.  The role will be responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise for environmental monitoring, food products, and ingredient microbiological testing.  This individual will also support food safety projects and initiatives and work with the other North America microbiology laboratories.  The position requires strong communication skills, knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices, and proficiency with data analysis.  

  

What you’ll need to be successful. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related field required 

  • 3 years of experience in the food Industry strongly preferred

  • 2+ years of experience in supervisory position required 

  • Experience in Environmental Monitoring Programs strongly preferred

  • Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in basic English and interact with all levels of the organization 

  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 

  • Ability to travel approximately once per quarter to various plants in North America  

  • Strong time management, project management, and organization skills

  

About the team.

This position will lead six members of the microbiology team in their day-to-day tasks as well as provide leadership support, conduct audits, and manage projects and initiatives at the plant and corporate levels.

  

About McCain. 

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

  

Leadership principles. 

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

  

The McCain experience. 

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. 

  

Compensation Package: $65,500.00 -$87,400.00  USD annually + bonus eligibility 

  

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. 

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Job Post Date: 06/18/25
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Country: USA

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