quality assurance supervisor , 1st shift

Starbucks•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Brewing –Quality Assurance Supervisor! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics.

Requirements

Quality assurance experience (5 years)
Auditing and monitoring of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods specification compliance (2 years)
Food manufacturing and / or laboratory management experience (2 years)
Hazard Assessment and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Food Safety Plan / PCQI experience (2 years)
Review and summarize quality assurance records and metrics. (2 years)
Auditing raw materials and finished goods (2 years)
Laboratory (2 years)
High School diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to lead and train others, solve problems and make timely decisions
Analytical, systems-thinking skills
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite. supv plant quality assurance
Knowledge of food technology, food microbiology, safe food handling procedures and food service sanitation practices
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FSMA, Quality Management Systems, and HACCP principles
Ability to conduct quality assurance system audits, generate summary of findings, and approve CAPA plans
Ability to plan, develop, monitor and verify Quality System programs and processes
Ability to work with a diverse team environment
Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures
Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs
Develop others and ensure training and learning of team members
Ability to plan, prepare for and execute audits

Responsibilities

Assess quality of daily production through review and analysis of documentation and data and ensures compliance of internal and regulatory quality guidelines.
Support and/or lead implementation and maintenance of Quality Assurance programs including food safety plans, food defense plans, quality management systems, food safety and quality training programs. Works with other departments in reviewing Work Instructions to ensure that the adhere to current GMPs, regulatory requirements, and all internal and external food safety audits and certifications.
Serve as the plant quality assurance manager back-up for food safety and quality decision making.
Work cross functionally to ensure effective and timely communication of company, plant and department information, standards, objectives and goals.
Creates a cohesive, positive and clean work environment by providing guidance, performance feedback and coaching to leads and partners.
Educate and consult with plant leadership, peers and manufacturing partners in coffee quality, food safety programs and related issues.
Serve as a technical expert and coach for team members.
Support partners in presenting ideas for improving the efficiency and productivity of operations.
Operate within established budgets, forecasts, cost objectives and service levels to control expenses. Support implementation of cost, quality and service improvement initiatives.
Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventive Controls, product specifications and quality procedures.
Demonstrate and understand safety as our core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same coaches others to do the same.
Understand and follow established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out).
Act as a safety change agent (e.g. CPR/First Aid certification; active engagement in safety committee, drives safety initiatives for department).
Support food safety, legality and quality programs. Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools.
Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
short-term and long-term disability
paid parental leave
family expansion reimbursement
paid vacation from date of hire
sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
eight paid holidays
two personal days per year.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
incentivized emergency savings
financial well-being tools.
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
student loan management resources
access to other educational opportunities.
backup care
DACA reimbursement.