QA Supervisor - VA

Warabeya North America Inc.•Stafford, VA

4d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company. QA supervisor leads and coordinates food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) program designed to ensure the safety and quality of products consistent with established standards for VA Plant and interacts with USDA/FSIS inspectors to maintain regulatory compliance.

Requirements

3+ years of food safety role in the food manufacturing industry
Experience and knowledge of food safety programs such as HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Food Defense, PCQI, Sanitation, SQF, and GMP
English and Spanish proficiency in both oral and written
Knowledge of government regulations and role of FDA, USDA, Food Code & Crisis Management
MS office and ERP proficiency
Problem identification and corrective action implementation skills
Actively listens and communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, adapting to the audience as needed
Ability to perform accurate and efficient numerical calculations
Time management and task prioritization skills
Consistently produces accurate, thorough, and well-organized work
Must have a hands-on work ethic
Strong leadership skills to lead team and motivate employees
Training and instructional delivery skills
Ability to work onsite (remote work is not an option)
Flexible to work scheduled hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
Certification in HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Food Defense, PCQI, Sanitation, SQF and GMP

Responsibilities

Suggest and plan an action for prevention and measures related to risks of quality management
Ensure all product specifications are met daily
Check the quality of product and inspection of plant sanitation
Maintain and supervise Pre-requisite Program calendar activities, verification, and validation
Conduct food safety, sanitation, pest control, GMP's, facility inspections, and internal audits
Participate in internal and external food safety, quality, and regulatory audits
Ensure product labels are verified at every stage correctly
Coordinate FSQA required training plan with supervisors and address any lapses in training
Ensure that all new specifications are distributed to all pertinent personnel
Review products to ensure they meet internal and supplier specifications
Maintain all supplier documentation; letters of guarantee, audits, COA's, and supplier shelf-life letters
Follow and understand product recall/traceability procedures
Communicate and coordinate effectively with all internal departments
Plan and perform education related to quality assurance (GMP) and collaborate with HR on employee training and procedures
Follow and enforce all GMP and PPE procedures daily
Follow and enforce all food safety and quality rules and regulations requirements
Organize and maintain filing of QA documents
Hire and train new QA techs as needed
Maintain QA techs work schedules (daily, weekly, and monthly), task assignments, and vacation coverage
Research and suggest paperless solutions for daily QA tasks and propose some options
Perform other duties as assigned