QA Supervisor

Full Steam Staffing•Fresno, CA

1d•$29

About The Position

The QA Supervisor will be responsible for training and supervising QA Lab Technicians on multiple production lines, performing food safety and quality inspections as needed, compliance control, and document review.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent or some college is preferred
3 years’ experience in the food processing industry as a QA Supervisor
Strong knowledge of all food safety related programs (HACCP, FSP, GMP, Allergens, SOPs, Pre-Op, prerequisite programs)
Basic knowledge in Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and Windows OS
Ability to adhere to standard laboratory protocols and test methods
Familiarity with use of lab equipment and chemicals
Ability to train and guide others
Ability to work in a group setting and collaborate with others on duties and schedules
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work with limited direction; self-motivated
Read and write in English
Active learning and listening
Critical Thinking.
Strong analytical skills
Basic Mathematics.
Communication skills.
Standing for long periods of time.
The individual should have the ability to stand or walk for the duration of the shift.
Must be able to lift 50lbs periodically.
Requires sitting, bending, twisting, walking, repetitive movement, climbing stairs, and standing, using hands to manipulate/control/inspect objects, tools or controls throughout the shift.
Requires exposure to hazardous equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BRC or other GFSI audit is preferred
Food plant sanitation knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

When not performing scheduled tests/inspections, continuously audit production lines for compliance with good manufacturing practices and food safety programs.
Train, schedule, assist and supervise QA lab technicians.
Conduct routine and non-routine inspection/analysis of in-process materials, raw materials, manufacturing equipment, and finished goods.
Calibrate, verify proper operation, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Compile laboratory test data, perform appropriate analysis, and file data, charts, and reports.
Review and prepare paperwork as needed for state inspector evaluation.
Complete and maintain documentation needed to support testing procedures including but not limited to calibration logbooks and chemical/lab supply inventory records.
Receive and store lab supplies.
Review analytical methods and procedures to recommend how they might be improved.
Identify quality issues, recommend solutions and supervise implementation of new methods.
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make decisions based on data for disposition of finished products, work in progress or ingredients.
Communicate findings and decisions to QA Management in a timely manner.
Monitor testing activities to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations using analytical skills to determine root cause and provide feedback and recommendations to QA and Production Managers.
Provide assistance to QA Managers and Production Managers in research and development, production technology, and quality control.
Review, verify and maintain daily QA records.
Oversee the product or ingredient hold process and maintain the QA Hold Log Issue COAs as needed
Keep labs organized and clean
Assist with technical services work as needed.
Conduct pre-op and gather and analyze data as needed.
Cover QA Receiving and QA Tech position as needed.
Other duties may be assigned