Quality Project Supervisor

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

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Job Summary:

The Quality Project Supervisor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supervising key quality projects at the Nampa plant. This position focuses on building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure food quality and safety standards are met during and after construction and operational changes. The role prioritizes collaboration, leadership, and employee development, with a goal of fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Supervise and lead key quality project activities during the Nampa building expansion to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance during the qualification of new production lines, process extensions, and equipment installations, partnering with Sanitation Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders such as QA Supervisors, Engineering, Sanitation Managers, and Operations to ensure successful project execution.
• Act as the key liaison between internal teams and external partners, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on project goals and processes.
• Provide consistent updates and clear communication to ensure alignment on quality expectations and deliverables.
• Oversee the implementation and validation of food safety protocols (e.g., CIP processes, sanitation programs).
• Monitor project timelines, ensuring activities meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Supervise cross-functional efforts in implementing sanitary design across projects.
• Develop and support quality continuous improvement programs while inspiring team members to participate in and implement improvement plans.
• Supervise teams as they conduct data analysis, trend reviews, or audits to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Use data to monitor quality metrics, facilitating informed decision-making and tracking project results.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts when incidents arise, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are effectively implemented.
• Support the development of operator training programs on quality systems and ensure team involvement in project tasks.
• Supervise and validate participation in quality-related training and ensure personnel understand key quality procedures.
• Collaborate with teams from Research & Development and Production to provide quality input for new product development and ensure a smooth transfer to manufacturing.
• Develop, implement, and maintain key quality systems to ensure compliance with HACCP, GFSI, and state/federal food safety policies.
• Act as a back-up SQF Practitioner for the facility as needed.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in quality assurance,
• Proven success leading quality-focused projects.
• Proven experience supervising and guiding cross-functional project teams.
• Strong background in collaborative problem-solving and project management.
• HACCP and GFSI Certification is required
• Sanitary Design certification strongly preferred
• 6 sigma Green Belt required (Black Belt preferred)

SKILLS

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, especially with cross-department collaboration and team supervision.
• Effective working on cross-functional teams and facilitating open, productive dialogue.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Analytical problem solver
• Works well on cross-functional teams and facilitates open dialogue
• Ability to inspire and lead teams across multiple functions.
• Able to develop and lead training programs for small and large groups.
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work 8-12 hours per day and stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work off shifts
• Bending, twisting, and stooping
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Some travel for training and auditing purposes may be required