Food Quality Assurance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Reser's Fine Foods•Halifax, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Trains QA Technicians in monitoring of internal food safety and quality systems. Verifies that food safety and quality programs and policies are operating as intended and validates that corrective actions are justified and effective.

Requirements

B.S. or A.A. in Food Science/Technology, Microbiology or related field or a minimum 3 years in a Quality Assurance position or equivalent experience.
Supervisory experience; demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of co-workers and management.
Proficient computer skills; e-mail, Word, Excel; LX and PKMS helpful.
HACCP, SQF PCQI and Internal Auditor certifications.

Responsibilities

Assists in hiring and training of QA Technicians; schedules and manages overtime, adjusts schedules as needed to cover food safety and quality requirements in Lead’s or technician’s absences. Develops Leads and technicians through performance feedback, training and special projects.
Manages the record review of all CCP monitoring and Pre-shipment Reviews; ensures corrective actions were taken and effective when deviations occur.
Co-ordinates corrective and preventive actions for CCP deviations and other processing issues.
Manages the implementation of department programs, verifying adherence to requirements.
Assists with new product launches; participates in tests batches and tracking analytical data during the Intensive Care period.
Investigates issues and complaints, utilizing quality tools and Root Cause Analysis. Implements corrective actions and preventive measures to effectively address issues and improve processes.
Attends monthly Safety / Food Safety trainings and other training as assigned.