FSQA Supervisor

Alphia • Ogden, UT

80d

About The Position

The primary role of the Quality & Food Safety Supervisor is to manage the Quality and Food Safety programs and technical staff. Review the data generated during testing, ensure samples are pulled and shipped as required by Alphia procedure and customer requirements, test results are received and logged, and action is taken when necessary. The Supervisor works with the Quality Manager to ensure the Laboratory is staffed and equipped to meet daily needs. The Supervisor assists the Quality Manager in investigations, reporting, and auditing. Responsible for supporting and upholding the company’s food safety and quality assurance programs. This includes adhering to all applicable food safety regulations, participating in training, promptly reporting any food safety concerns, and actively contributing to a culture of continuous improvement in food safety practices.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree in food science, chemistry, engineering, or related science.
• Minimum of three years in human food manufacturing facility, preferred; pet food manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, or related technical experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in supervising, training, hiring, and developing personnel.
• Minimum of two years of experience in leading Quality Systems at a manufacturing site, contractor, or supplier.
• Ability to build and lead effective teams to solve problems, make decisions, and act within the organization.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pet food manufacturing.
• Advanced technical knowledge, communication, and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper implementation of the Positive Release program.
• Recommend disposition to nonconforming products.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and calibrate analytical instruments including NIR, Aw meter, CompuTrac moisture analyzer, and others.
• Track NIR accuracy through outside laboratory wet chemistry results.
• Monitor testing supplies inventory and order from approved suppliers when needed.
• Ensure all routine tests required for both technicians complete Processing and Packaging side.
• Review data collected from routine tests into IQS software.
• Prepare export documents as required for customer's products.
• Assist Quality Manager in preparing for and assisting during customer and third-party audits.
• Communicate results of testing as appropriate and prepare reports for customers.
• Assist with investigation of Critical Quality Incidents and root cause analysis.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree