Quality Assurance Supervisor
About The Position
This position reports directly to FSPM and will supervise QA techs who are overseeing all production rooms responsible for the required corporate food safety capabilities and FSQA programs and responsibilities daily. The supervisor will be responsible as well for the overall quality and integrity of the items manufactured. The supervisor will be working directly with all key site leaders ensuring proper communication and overall awareness on related issues or concerns from a FSQA perspective. These roles would include, VP of Operations, President, and FSQA Senior Leadership as needed to resolve all FSQA related issues.
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent.
- Associate degree in related discipline.
- 1-3 years’ experience in food manufacturing experience and food safety related programs and responsibilities with perishable products; and /or a combination of education and industry experience.
- Ability to solve problems independently and effectively articulate and communicate information.
- Able to supervise and motivate hourly employees.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer programs to help execute reports, charts and customer presentations if required and to present key deliverables of production-related metrics to Senior leadership team and FSPM.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Audit Comply capabilities and overall knowledge.
- Experience using powered industrial equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack).
- Training capabilities and speaking skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual would be preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily walk-through of assigned areas to check the work of direct reports and the quality of the product.
- Review programs and checks completed from Direct Reports daily for quality issues and resolve concerns or issues accordingly.
- Ensure food safety policies are being upheld. Check all workflows as needed per the requirements of the food safety programs and as outlined within SQF/FDA/USDA requirements.
- Communicate quality issues to site leadership being FSQA corporate leadership, local site buyers, managers, day warehouse, and receivers, as well as informing of any shortage and damage of product or poor quality of the product.
- Supervise and review the rework of all distressed/damaged products manufactured within the value-added production rooms ensuring quality and FSQA programs are met.
- Lead and conduct all training and feedback to direct reports as it relates to quality processes and company procedures.
- Ensure that safety procedures are followed daily.
- Coaching and evaluation of employees as needed for safe work and Food Safety policy compliance.
- Conduct and perform Coaching Maximizing Performance Reviews (CMP) of all direct reports regularly to ensure they are on track to meet their goals.
- Oversee and schedule staffing of direct reports and QA techs for coverage and work duties within value added rooms and production areas.
- Oversee and Manage Audit Comply reviewing daily data entries and checks ensuring accuracy and adherence to SQF programs and corporate FSQA requirements.
- Assist with Periodic Equipment Cleaning, scheduling and communicating with maintenance team on equipment related repairs and needs to ensure operational safety and efficiency needs.
Benefits
- May be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
