2600 Outside Quality Control Supervisor (Day Shift)

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, INC.

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About The Position

Join the nation’s #1 producer of pickles, peppers, and relishes as our next Outside Quality Control Supervisor. In this role, you’ll oversee quality for both fresh and brined products, ensuring every batch meets our industry-leading standards. If you’re passionate about food quality, thrive in a hands-on environment, and want to be part of a company with more than 100 years of expertise, we’d love to connect.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Food Science or related field.
Knowledge of laws and regulations that pertain to food safety of fresh vegetables and fermented products.
Expertise in Microsoft Office products with the ability to learn other computer based software.
Possesses ability to problem solve and make decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to research topics and develop a strong experimental design.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with a team and has initiative to begin and finish tasks in an efficient manner.
Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the company.

Responsibilities

Supervises QC Technicians and caretakers of the brine yard, brine maker, processors and carpenter.
Controls the fermentation process to enhance the quality of fermented product.
Continuously monitors all product being received and all product on the tankyard, brined and fresh, to ensure proper quality of stock is used in production.
Controls the desalting process of fermented stock to the required specifications when needed for use in production.
Continuously monitors all product on the tankyard both brined and acidified to ensure quality is maintained until use.
Coordinates the fresh receiving quality inspection processes, and communicates back any quality issues with stock to the Agricultural Procurement Department.
Coordinates activities with others, including researchers at NC State and the Food Fermentation Laboratory to develop methods and procedures that will further improve the brining processes while maintaining product quality and food safety.
Monitors research and continually searches for methods and procedures to improve overall quality of brined stock.
Obtains samples of brined stock from barrels or other containers and performs various test including acidity, % salt or salometer, pH, sizing and other tests.
Monitors quality and suitability of fresh and recycled brine as well as all other brine used on the yard.
Must be able to make quick and appropriate dispositions on the quality of any raw material (fresh/brined) deemed to be of concern. Reports deviations to the Outside QC Superintendent.
Documents results of all sampling and testing on proper forms or programs. Reports deviations to the Outside QC Superintendent.
Evaluates stock brined during the year for sizing and quality issues as an aid in determining best use of stock. Also evaluates purchased brine stock for quality to help determine disposition. Informs supervisors and others of deviations from specifications.
Monitors salt usage on the tankyard.
Keeps work area clean and neat.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.