Quality Assurance Supervisor

California Dairies Inc•Turlock, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Supervisor will be responsible to support and maintain the company Quality Systems programs, support and enforce the SQF, QA, GMP, and Safety policies and procedures including production needs, support and assist in maintaining the HACCP program and its pre-requisite programs, support and maintain the Food Safety/Food Security/Biosecurity programs, and aid in customer complaint investigations and response. This role involves overseeing the butter and powder hold and release program, ensuring timely product releases, and taking over these duties in the absence of the Product Control Specialist. The supervisor will also assist the Quality Assurance Manager with reviewing microbiology test results, investigating high counts, physically inspecting potential contamination points, reviewing plant documents and inspections, inspecting dryers, and assisting with pre-inspections for audits and new equipment start-ups. Additionally, the role includes maintaining audit-related forms, overseeing daily equipment calibrations, understanding SOPs, ensuring thermometer calibrations, aiding in master sanitation programs, reviewing CIP records, generating Preventative Measures, assisting with the Appendix N program, inspecting codes and package appearance, and performing all Quality Assurance Manager tasks during vacations or leaves. The position requires excellent attendance, adherence to safety and working rules, the ability to work harmoniously with others, maintaining a positive attitude, using initiative and judgment, and assisting in other plant areas as necessary. The role also supports and enforces SQF/QA, GMP, and Safety policies and procedures, and food safety and quality are key responsibilities. The supervisor is also responsible for leading, guiding, and supporting their team.

Requirements

Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Must have good organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to provide training to employees through Power Point presentations.
Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Publisher, Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.
College level verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced computational skills required.
Good math reasoning required.
Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
Ability to self-direct work to a timely completion.
Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
English is required as the written and spoken language.
A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.
Must possess or be able to obtain California State Pasteurizers License and California State Sampler's and Weigher's License.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Visio is a plus.
Other languages are a definite asset.

Responsibilities

Oversee the butter (Tipton, Visalia, Fresno, Turlock South) and powder hold and release program.
Ensure that product releases are done in a timely manner.
Take over the hold and release of products in the absence of the Product Control Specialist.
Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with reviewing microbiology test results daily and further investigate high counts.
Physically inspect known or likely trouble points of potential contamination with production management.
Assist in the review of plant documents and inspections to ensure all procedures are being followed.
Assist in the inspection of dryers during down time, and ensure forms are properly filled out and all the critical parameters are addressed.
Assist in the pre-inspections leading towards audits to ensure no infractions are found during the walk through.
Assist in new pre-start up inspections for all major equipment.
Assist in the maintenance of all plant audit related forms and binders to ensure everything is properly filled out, such as: Daily/Monthly glass, plastic brittle and ceramics inspections, Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly pest control inspections.
Oversee daily equipment calibrations.
Ensure technicians calibrate load out and receiving thermometers daily.
Ensure technicians calibrate all other thermometers weekly.
Ensure NIST certified thermometers are re-calibrated annually.
Aid in the master sanitation programs to ensure high compliance rate at the end of the month.
Oversee the review of CIP records daily - investigate and report any cleaning problems or deficiencies.
Generate a Preventative Measure if needed and consult with plant management for implementation approach.
Assist QA Manager with the Appendix N program administration.
Aid in the inspection of codes for both finish powder and butter (Tipton, Visalia, Fresno, Turlock South) daily.
Aid in the inspection finish package appearance daily for both butter (Tipton, Visalia, Fresno, Turlock South) and powder.
Will be responsible for all Quality Assurance Manager tasks during vacation or leave.
Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
Follow all safety and working rules.
Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies Inc. best interests.
Assist in quality assurance and any other areas of the plant when necessary.
Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lead: Clearly communicate the company's vision & goals and how the team's work contributes to them.
Set a positive example through their own work ethic, attitude, and commitment to quality.
Develop and empower team members by delegating tasks effectively and providing opportunities for growth and development.
Guide: Provide clear instructions and expectations, along with the “why”, for tasks and projects.
Offer regular feedback and coaching to help team members improve their skills and performance.
Foster a sense of teamwork and shared purpose, emphasizing that the team is stronger together.
Support: Recognize and celebrate team accomplishments and individual contributions.
Advocate for the team's needs and concerns, up, down, and across the organization.
Encourage and support the team to challenge the status quo, to identify and suggest process improvements, and to embrace innovation.