QA Lab Coordinator

• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing new work methods and processes
• Initiate and lead projects within the field
• Hold overall responsibility for the EMP (Environmental Monitoring Program) plan
• Ensure new lab employees are introduced to Barry Callebaut Sweden AB's routines and quality standards, and act as a mentor. Together with lab technicians, manage onboarding according to the checklist
• Keep the onboarding checklist for new lab staff updated and continuously improved
• Inform new QA, R&D staff, and operators about the lab's capabilities
• Serve as a substitute in the lab during illness, absence, or periods of high production
• Operational lab work is expected to account for more than 50% of the role's time
• For additional tasks, refer to the lab technician job description

• Coordinate the operational activities of the laboratory
• Work proactively to continuously improve Barry Callebaut Sweden AB's quality status
• Escalate issues when time is insufficient or results deviate-including external analyses and those outside the business system
• Within the scope of the role, responsible for developing and maintaining procedures/instructions, ensuring lab methods align with corporate requirements and documentation
• Keep training materials for new lab staff updated and ensure training is conducted per relevant managers' requests
• Maintain structure in the lab and ensure necessary inventory is available for conducting analyses

• Authorized to approve or reject analyzed articles
• Authorized to halt incorrect activities such as production, assignments, purchases, test runs, deliveries, recipes, etc.
• Handle quality deviations in accordance with the role's mandate and escalate relevant issues to the QA Manager when necessary

• Relevant post-secondary education in food technology, chemistry, microbiology, or equivalent practical experience with laboratory work
• Preferably at least 2 years of experience in quality control within the food or pharmaceutical industry
• Previous experience in leading, coordinating, and supervising teams or projects is a plus
• Language skills: fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken
• Experience in the food industry and standardized lab processes (meritorious but not required)
• Knowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000/GFSI, GMP, Environmental Monitoring Program, and hygienic design
• Strong business acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft tools
• Proficient in SAP, Salesforce, QDS, Apollo

• Proactive, positive, and open to inspiration
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organize, disseminate, and present information
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data and other information

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