Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor

Bento Sushi • Atlanta, GA

285d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience. The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor will ensure consistent quality of production and plant sanitation by developing and enforcing above standard manufacturing practices.

Requirements

• Completion of college diploma in Food Science, or a related field.
• Preferred 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• Required to have GFSI experience (SQF is an asset), PCQI certification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization.
• Previous leadership experience preferably in a Food Processing facility.
• Disciplined, motivated and accountable for all Quality Assurance matters.
• Strong systems skills (including MS Office).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a Quality Assurance Supervisor, Quality Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor, Quality Assurance Technician, Food Safety, Food Technician, Quality Assurance Lead, QA Specialist, QA Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent quality of production and plant sanitation by developing and enforcing above standard manufacturing practices.
• Responsible for GMP and HACCP compliance with company policies and procedures as well as regulatory compliance.
• Perform as a HACCP leader to ensure HACCP program and pre-requisite programs are up-to-date and fully implemented in production.
• Provide leadership and direction in the plant QA team towards training, coaching and developing of QA technicians.
• Create training materials to support GMP/HACCP/Sanitation programs and provide routine employee training.
• Review plant issues, ensure problems are resolved, and follow-up on customer/supplier complaints with corrective actions.
• Implement quality enhancement processes and procedures at the plant level to achieve process improvements and cost savings.
• Maintain Recall/Mock Recall, Traceability, FIFO, Continuous Improvement, Sanitation, Pest Control, Food Security programs.
• Support third party audits (GMP, Costco), customer and internal audit.
• Manage direct report of 2 QA Technicians and prepare recommendations for team development.
• Oversee facility sanitation through monitoring of environmental swabbing and communicate with a Sanitation team.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Starting salary $50,000 annually.
• Comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans.
• Extensive training and opportunities for career advancement.
• Commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive.
• Promotion of sustainable practices and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree