Quality Assurance Supervisor

Stratas Foods•Decatur, IL

19h•$62,000 - $82,700•Onsite

About The Position

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership capability with proven ability to drive accountability and performance across multiple shifts
Advanced organizational proficiency to manage concurrent quality assurance programs and initiatives
Professional communication and collaborative skills with demonstrated effectiveness in cross-functional plant operations
Established track record of setting and achieving measurable objectives in safety, quality, and production metrics
Ability to establish and enforce rigorous quality assurance standards and procedural compliance across all operational shifts
Capacity to maintain consistent quality expectations and standardized practices across diverse shift operations
High School diploma required
Minimum three to five years of supervisory or leadership experience required
Demonstrated experience in laboratory and/or quality assurance operations within food packaging or food manufacturing environments required
Proficiency with personal computer systems and Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook
Working knowledge of laboratory information management systems and production documentation platforms
Must be able to conduct plant walkthroughs and inspections/audits up to 4 hours at a time, to include walking and climbing up/down stairs and ladders (portable, fixed).
Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.).
Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline
PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification preferred
Additional relevant certifications (CPA, CMA, PhD., PHR, or equivalent professional credentials) considered advantageous

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise QA personnel across multiple shifts to ensure rigorous execution of quality and food safety requirements.
Develop and coordinate daily QA activities, staffing allocation, coverage priorities, and shift assignments.
Communicate critical quality, food safety, and production concerns to QA and plant leadership in a timely manner.
Collaborate with plant and QA leadership to systematically address identified areas requiring improvement.
Assess laboratory requirements, including training needs, staffing levels, and equipment specifications.
Maintain comprehensive communication protocols between QA shifts to ensure effective dissemination of issues, priorities, and follow-up activities.
Review and authorize direct report timecards.
Identify quality and food safety deviations, implement appropriate containment measures, and escalate concerns as warranted.
Conduct thorough investigations of deviations, review batch documentation, and authorize deviation approvals when justified.
Represent the QA department during audits, inspections, and meetings as directed by the QA Manager.
Monitor production activities and verify strict compliance with product specifications, GMPs, food safety requirements, and company procedures.
Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment.
Execute product disposition procedures in M3 system.
Maintain responsibility for laboratory safety standards and protocols.
Analyze quality trends and utilize data-driven insights to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives designed to reduce quality incidents, customer complaints, waste, and recurring issues.
Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment, including DU 620, Mini spec, and NIR systems.
Ensure effective shift handoffs and uninterrupted QA coverage across all operating shifts.
Communicate new product specifications and procedural changes to QA and production teams.
Develop new procedures and maintain current procedure documentation.
Participate in customer and third-party audits.
Determine laboratory equipment requirements and prepare Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) requests as needed.
Review production line documentation, including weight sheets, line QA records, and metal detection reports with HACCP sign-off verification.
Execute additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.