The North American Regional Laboratory Manager, under the direction of the Quality Director, oversees and manages all aspects of the multiple barley and malt production laboratories. Consistent, timely, and accurate data is paramount to the successful operation of our production facilities; maintaining high-performing laboratory operations and teams are critical for our business overall.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
includes the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

LABORATORY OVERSIGHT (~35%)

Direct oversight of 3 malt and 2 barley laboratories. This includes direct management and scheduling of up to 10 laboratory technicians.

Coordination with 1 malt and 1 barley laboratories in Mexico. The Quality Supervisor in Mexico provides the direct management of up to 4 laboratory technicians.

Ensuring accurate and reliable data at all times, utilizing resources such as daily ring samples, instrumentation standards, collaborative studies in a transparent documented fashion

Ensuring all instrumentation at all locations is in good working order, necessary preventative maintenance scheduled, and calibrations current, verified, validated.

Conducting thorough Root Cause Analysis when instrumentation or analytical deviations are noted

Ensure analytical plan is implemented and followed across all sites

Documentation Organization to keep all documents current and accessible

TEAM DEVELOPMENT (~35%)

Ensure proper training and support for all Laboratory team members

Safety, Good Lab Practices, Food Safety, Company Policies along with tasks’ proficiency

Provide consistent, productive feedback to team members individually and as a team

Includes documented mid-year and annual performance reviews

Explore and provide developmental opportunities for the team to expand knowledge and skill sets

Includes examples such as barley grading, malting process, soft skills, leadership training

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION (20%)

Development and routine internal stakeholder communication of Laboratory Key Performance Indicators

Development and presentation of customer-facing information

PLANNING and INNOVATION (~10%)

Development and execution of instrumentation and analytical capabilities, with considerations to customer and internal stakeholders, industry standards, cost evaluations

Support R&D; initiatives of all functions

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or other science related field

10+ years in Laboratory roles, 7+ years in Manufacturing settings,



5+ of Laboratory Management

Previous multi-site experience an advantage

Proven track record of successful team management

Experience managing teams remotely

Proven practical application of Statistical Process Controls

Proven ability to work nimbly and adapt in a production environment

Results-driven with excellent communication, analytical, and decision making skills

Ability to prioritize, address, and mitigate any potential issues independently

Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices

Previous experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems

Previous implementation experience an advantage

Strong proficiency in MS Programs

Ability to travel Canada, USA, Mexico up to 35%

Experience with ERP systems; preferably SAP

Practical knowledge of barley biochemistry an advantage

Customer facing communication experience an advantage

Malting and/or brewing experience an advantage

The North American Regional Laboratory Manager, under the direction of the Quality Director, oversees and manages all aspects of the multiple barley and malt production laboratories. Consistent, timely, and accurate data is paramount to the successful operation of our production facilities; maintaining high-performing laboratory operations and teams are critical for our business overall.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
includes the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

LABORATORY OVERSIGHT (~35%)

Direct oversight of 3 malt and 2 barley laboratories. This includes direct management and scheduling of up to 10 laboratory technicians.

Coordination with 1 malt and 1 barley laboratories in Mexico. The Quality Supervisor in Mexico provides the direct management of up to 4 laboratory technicians.

Ensuring accurate and reliable data at all times, utilizing resources such as daily ring samples, instrumentation standards, collaborative studies in a transparent documented fashion

Ensuring all instrumentation at all locations is in good working order, necessary preventative maintenance scheduled, and calibrations current, verified, validated.

Conducting thorough Root Cause Analysis when instrumentation or analytical deviations are noted





Ensure analytical plan is implemented and followed across all sites

Documentation Organization to keep all documents current and accessible

TEAM DEVELOPMENT (~35%)

Ensure proper training and support for all Laboratory team members

Safety, Good Lab Practices, Food Safety, Company Policies along with tasks’ proficiency

Provide consistent, productive feedback to team members individually and as a team

Includes documented mid-year and annual performance reviews

Explore and provide developmental opportunities for the team to expand knowledge and skill sets

Includes examples such as barley grading, malting process, soft skills, leadership training

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION (20%)

Development and routine internal stakeholder communication of Laboratory Key Performance Indicators

Development and presentation of customer-facing information

PLANNING and INNOVATION (~10%)

Development and execution of instrumentation and analytical capabilities, with considerations to customer and internal stakeholders, industry standards, cost evaluations

Support R&D; initiatives of all functions

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or other science related field

10+ years in Laboratory roles, 7+ years in Manufacturing settings, 5+ of Laboratory Management

Previous multi-site experience an advantage

Proven track record of successful team management

Experience managing teams remotely

Proven practical application of Statistical Process Controls

Proven ability to work nimbly and adapt in a production environment

Results-driven with excellent communication, analytical, and decision making skills

Ability to prioritize, address, and mitigate any potential issues independently

Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices

Previous experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems

Previous implementation experience an advantage

Strong proficiency in MS Programs

Ability to travel Canada, USA, Mexico up to 35%

Experience with ERP systems; preferably SAP

Practical knowledge of barley biochemistry an advantage

Customer facing communication experience an advantage

Malting and/or brewing experience an advantage

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📌 Regional Lab Manager (Manitoba)
🏢 Malteurop Group.
📍 Manitoba