Quality Assurance Supervisor - 12- nights (6:00pm-6:30am)

LiDestri Foods, Inc. • Village of Fairport, NY

3d • $77,900 - $85,500 • Onsite

About The Position

LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• 3+ Years of quality experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing with 2 years of previous supervisory experience
• Ability to work with numbers, perform calculations and possess mechanical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with limited supervision
• Communication skills – must work closely with all department and management levels
• Keep up with fast paced work environment and record data as required in timely manner
• Ability to use Distiller, Microscope, Microbiological Plates, Refractometer, Salt Titrator, Acid Titrator, PH Meter, various gages, torque meters, and other off equipment as required
• Previous use of handcarts and pallet jacks
• Computer experience, including Oracle and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of product is met in an efficient safe manner and providing support to the Quality Assurance Manager
• Ensure all products meet the customer and product requirements
• Keep all work areas and equipment within SQF Standards and clean always
• Ensure all practice equipment is properly worn always
• Ensure all equipment is set up, calibrates, and functioning properly throughout shift
• Keep all equipment that is used clean, in your area always and prepared for the next run
• Perform Microbiological testing
• Perform several checks to balance batches such as: Brix, Salt, PH, Acid, and alcohol
• Use the following ingredient samples from bulk containers and perform testing on them
• Recommend adjustments be made to batches by adding or subtracting
• Monitor the Filler Machine and lines by checking the weights, codes, labeling, pasteurizer temperatures
• Verify codes very closely – ink can run dry and codes can be set wrong
• Perform visual checks and records results, weigh product on calibrated scales, obtain and bring the samples to the QC bench for testing, perform tests and record results
• Place batches or finished products on hold as required
• All other assigned duties required during your work period
• Oversee all technicians and quality concerns
• Investigate matters including supplier related or customer driven
• Fill in for technicians during absences
• Ensure coverage of departmental personnel with production lines
• Mock recalls per customer requirements
• Cross check analysis for QA technicians
• Actively organize and review process for continuous improvement
• Verify all holds are entered into Oracle
• Verify that all work orders pertaining to any Quality Holds have been completed and distributed to the appropriate personnel
• Create any necessary work orders based on the results of additional quality testing
• Removing and/or adjusting any Holds
• Responsible for participating in Koshers and regulatory audits
• Notify Suppliers and Vendors of any holds or FYI’s created due to their defective materials and ensuring that any defective materials are removed in a timely manner
• Investigate any Customer Complaints and complete paperwork to document the findings
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, including preparing and conducting employee performance appraisal
• Maintain employee work schedules including timecard approval, work assignments, job rotation, training, vacations and paid time off
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Benefits

• Great career-pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• Dental, vision, HSA
• 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED