Quality Assurance Supervisor - Manufacturing

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Plans, organizes, executes, and monitors quality assurance activities for assigned facility. Assists in the development and administration of quality and sanitation system policies and procedures aimed at assuring incoming raw materials, packaging, and finished goods meet corporate specifications and regulatory requirements. Monitors compliance to basic company policies and procedures on the production floor as well as ensures completion of basic physical, chemical, and microbiological testing. Assists the Quality Manager in promoting a culture of food safety and quality. Supports site operations to ensure site readiness for internal and external food safety and quality related inspections. Practices 200% Safety Accountability – Self and others.

What You'll Be Doing :

Oversees product sampling results,

sanitation

records, label compliance, and overall quality related metrics

Coordinates and assists Quality Manager with facility HACCP plans annually and on an as needed basis

Administers,

maintains

, and documents facility environmental sampling program

and reports as

required

Drives SQF (Safe Quality Food) compliance,

record keeping

, and

audit readiness

• . Acts as facility

SQF Practitioner

Procures

and maintain

an adequate supply of laboratory and sanitation supplies within departmental budgeting requirements

Maintains

quality and sanitation manuals to assure all

policies

and procedures are current and effective, and compliant with corporate quality requirements

Conducts

and coordinates

quality and sanitation training as required for all plant personnel

Assists the Quality Manager in the development and implementation of quality and sanitation systems policies and procedures to

provide assistance to

the Leadership Team with Third Party Audits and

Regulatory

inspections.

Oversees internal quality assurance and sanitation self-assessment processes

in order to

be audit ready every day

Leads in the evaluation of consumer complaints, and corrective action implementations

Coordinates the storage and rework of quality control hold products with appropriate plant personnel

Coordinates supplier review and

maintains

records

Participates in cross functional quality assurance related training at other facilities

Keeps Leadership informed of the status of quality assurance and sanitation issues impacting production and product deployment

Provides

continual leadership and guidance to team members

to

increase effectiveness and maintain

good working relationships

across all departments.

Works closely with operations and maintenance teams to support business needs and ensure all regulatory and corporate quality standards are met

Promotes

an environment conducive to teams, teamwork, and line-driven accountability

Provide backup to Quality Manager duties as assigned

Dairies Only :

Provides technical assistance resources to production including trials, c

GMP's, sanitation, ingredient

PMO compliance,

and product wholesomeness.

Oversees testing, training, and reporting protocols and compliance for raw milk receiving

Direct

, coordinate

s,

and schedule

the activities of

the

Quality Assurance Lead

Laboratory

Technician

to assure facility compliance to affiliate, regulatory and best

in class

industry quality,

GMP

( current

Good Manufacturing Practices)

, SQF

(Safe Quality Foods)

, and sanitation standards

Prepared Foods Only :

Provides technical assistance resources to operations and corporate team members including product trials, GMP's, sanitation, ingredient, and product performance.

Directs

, coordinate

and schedule

the activities of quality assurance laboratory

team members at the direction of the Quality Manager

to assure facility compliance to

corporate

, regulatory and

best

in class

industry quality, GMP

(Good Manufacturing Practices)

, SQF

(Safe Quality Foods)

, and sanitation standards

What You Bring With You (Qualifications) :

4 year degree preferred

Bachelor of Science in Food Science or a related discipline such as chemistry, biology or microbiology preferred

Minimum of 3 years of quality assurance supervisory experience within a Food Manufacturing environment

Experience with plant sanitation programs and continuous improvement methodologies preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Ability to analyze data and information and make effective and timely decisions

Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve complex problems

Ability to work under pressure and to react to situation with a strong sense of urgency

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization

Solid problem solving, project management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills

Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful

Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment