Quality Assurance Supervisor

Role Overview

• Directs the day to day Quality Assurance functions within the facility to assure all products are produced within required quality specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises shift QA departmental activities which includes training employees, planning and assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Reviews HACCP and production documentation for final release of finished products.
• Monitors QA line audits to insure compliance with established processing and quality standards.
• Releases product to shipping as needed.
• Issues Certificates of Analysis as needed.
• Coordinates with QA Manager in investigating and resolving customer complaints and/or quality and food safety issues, report findings, and develop corrective action measures.
• Initiates QA holds as needed for finished product, ingredients and packaging.
• Works regularly with other management staff in an effort to develop and maintain quality improvements in processing and finished product quality.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and training of new policies, procedures and/or programs at local site.
• Reviews incoming ingredients and packaging materials against specifications and COAs before release for use in production.
• Reviews micro results of finished products, sanitation swabs and environmental swabs, initiating corrective action as required.
• Participates in preparation and execution third-party audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a food manufacturing QA function, including quality supervision and/or employee training experience
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, quality systems, and sanitation requirements for a food manufacturing facility
• Must be able to problem solve, show a high attention to detail and be very self motivated.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Assistance Programs