Lab Management Coordinator - Yoplait

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

From your PASSION to ours 

Lactalis is seeking a Laboratory Management Coordinator to join our high-performing, multi-platform dairy production facility in Reed City, MI. With over 400 employees and 15 production lines, this site plays a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality dairy products across the Dairy Business Unit. 

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

As the Laboratory Management Coordinator, you will build and lead a team of laboratory professionals, and oversee all aspects of lab development and operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and internal quality standards.

· Lead and supervise laboratory personnel, including task assignments, performance monitoring, and training.

· Develop and manage a robust lab quality assurance program to ensure reliable analytical and microbiological results.

· Create and maintain laboratory testing schedules and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.

· Oversee calibration, validation, and maintenance of lab equipment and food safety tools.

· Maintain accurate documentation of lab activities, including test results, logs, and training records.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Logistics, and Quality teams.

· Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions related to lab testing issues.

· Promote a culture of quality, safety, and compliance throughout the facility.

· Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.

· Manage lab budget and resources effectively.

· Develop and implement training programs for lab staff.

· Ensure compliance with all safety regulations in the lab environment.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Minimum Qualifications

· 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting within a manufacturing environment (preferably dairy/food processing).

· Experience leading or supervising a team.

· Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, GMPs, and quality control regulations.

· Familiarity with lab equipment and testing methodologies.

· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including weekend on-call and occasional early/late hours.

· Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, or other Science related field.

· Experience with IR or NIR testing equipment in a laboratory environment.

· 5 years of experience in sanitation, quality, food safety, or related disciplines.

 Ready to lead quality excellence in dairy production? Apply now and be part of a team that’s committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations