QA Supervisor - 2nd Shift

OSI Group•Town of Koshkonong, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Supervisor is responsible for supervising employees and activities that ensure the safe production of a wide range of products in compliance with company, customer, and government requirements and required quality specifications. The role oversees HACCP and food safety programs, quality checks, documentation, training, and product recall activities, while supporting safe operations and continuous improvement. The position requires working in a food manufacturing facility and may involve extended schedules and overtime as needed.

Requirements

Planning, organizing, coordinating, and leadership skills.
Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work amid multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules, and specific time constraints.
Ability to interact well with other employees, work overtime as needed, work in a food manufacturing facility, and adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of related food manufacturing experience.
Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field, or equivalent food industry experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the HACCP program, including record keeping, logs, trend reporting, and validation testing schedules.
Maintain and oversee HACCP and food safety records.
Conduct annual HACCP validations and reassessments, and initial validations for new products.
Conduct HACCP and GMP/SSOP training for the HACCP team.
Interact with the USDA inspector on HACCP and SSOP issues and communicate follow-up concerns to the QA Leader.
Perform pre-shipment reviews of all CCP documentation.
Perform supervisory activities, including scheduling, performance management, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development, and termination recommendations.
Facilitate shift transitions and seamless handoffs, communicating key information to peers, team members, and Production Management.
Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring safe work instructions, practices, and procedures are in place and employees are trained to comply; apply corrective action consistently when required.
Monitor plant operations through subordinates to ensure compliance with quality and food safety programs, including GMP adherence, sanitation audits, HACCP food safety checks, and product quality checks.
Participate in preventing and correcting quality-related errors.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within the area of responsibility.
Prepare routine and special reports documenting testing activities, test results, and operational issues related to product quality and safety, including swab tests, finished product tests, and HACCP audits.
Administer the product recall program and disposition of returned products.
Perform other duties as assigned.