The Associate Lab Manager performs evaluations on all PJI proprietary and non-proprietary products and ingredients (flour,

　　cheese, meat, sauces, etc.) for quality compliance and product development and supports the QA team on product and packaging related projects.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

　　Perform chemical, physicaland organoleptic evaluations on various samples following defined procedures and protocol

　　Manages relationship with internal (and/or third party) lab by managing day-to-day needs and communicating schedule or contact updates, conducting product trainings, communicating evaluation and SOP updates, and creating holistic monthly lab reports

　　Develop and implement new written lab procedures and update existing lab procedures

　　Document and report results. Analyze data and report trends. Develop forms for recording results

　　Order, receive, and prepare products as needed for testing and evaluations

　　Develop and maintain efficient lab and kitchen operations by ensuring equipment is managed, set up, adjusted, and maintained with sufficient supplies on hand; research and recommend new lab equipment; schedule equipment calibrations

　　Ensure lab complies with Good Laboratory Practices for safety and cleanliness and maintains cleanliness of kitchen and cooler areas.

　　Conduct formal product evaluation/cuttings with key team members within the organization

　　Supports QA Product Managers as neededon crisis support related activities, which may include internal lab testing and sensory evaluations

　　Supports Sr. Commercialization Manager in spec writing and updating, onboarding new suppliers and independently managingassigned projects

　　Interact and communicate effectively with QA peers, management group and supply partners

　　Education, Experience & Certifications

　　BS in Food Science (preferred) or related field

　　Minimum of 3-5 years food industry laboratory experience required, preferably in the pizza or QSR industry

　　Kitchen experience preferred

　　Functional Skills

　　Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence

　　Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value

　　Financial & Business Acumen

　　Communicates Effectively and Candidly

　　Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions

　　Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve

　　Ability to build and leverage talent

　　Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise

　　Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders

　　Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects

　　Our Values

　　EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork

　　DO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and Community

　　PEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member Focus

　　INNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead Change

　　HAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

　　Our Core Competencies

　　CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer’s needs first

　　RESULTS DRIVEN – Commit to achieving objectives

　　INNOVATIVE MINDSET – Open to new ideas and ways of doing business

　　STRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – Engage in logical and systematic thinking

　　COLLABORATION – Work together in the most effective way

　　It is the policy of Papa John’s to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.